…among general contractors who can use significantly less steel and foundation materials for support. To date, there are nearly 60 significant structures in the world that feature ETFE, and plenty…
…conditioning requirements in buildings, reducing peak cooling demand by 10-15 percent. A steel compression ring that weighs more than 8,500 tonnes and extends 71 meters into the stands supports the…
…re-radiated energy (solar heat) to transmit through. The lightweight membrane also provides a cost-effective solution requiring less structural steel to support the roof or façade, enabling long spans of column-free…
…Kanawha River throughout Charleston’s history. The look of the steel arches that support the fabric roof and steel were inspired by the paddleboat wheel. Spectators are covered by a 35-foot…
…support anchors and their concrete foundations and also keeping the terminal’s roof in place and under tension was a major obstacle to completing the HTC. The Solution Architects needed to…
…of the PTFE membrane, cables, clamping and structural supporting steel. The new canopies not only complement the resort’s signature look, but also provide patrons and employees with much needed protection…
…fiberglass membrane, with a steel supporting structure. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is known by the brand name Teflon®*, which coats the woven fiberglass to form a membrane that is extremely durable…
…roofing system made from 208 separate PTFE (polytetrafluoroeethylene, or Teflon® fiberglass membrane panels. The roof’s pitch features a 1,100-foot long, 30-story arch that supports the 700 metric tons of cable…
…Inc. “Accordingly, we look forward to continuing our support of the University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning’s lecture series.” Birdair maintains a business development relationship with Zaha Hadid…
…beyond. We believe Birdair’s tensioned membrane amphitheater roof and shade canopies support our vision of Imagine Clearwater, and we’re eager to see them installed.” The world’s first and only translucent…
…undesirable weather. Aluminum cladding will be installed on the 36 cantilever trusses that support the edges of each fabric panel. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s North End Lake location, a little…
…supporting steel. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2016. As the mall prepares for its expansion, Liverpool needed a roofing solution that would help keep…