…Wellness Center with its next-generation TensoSky® ETFE film. Approximately 12,300 square feet of Birdair’s ETFE film will be used along with support steel to form 33 three-layer cushions at the…
…Birdair’s founder, Walter Bird, saw the potential for PTFE fiberglass to be used in architecture and was the first to adapt it for use as a roofing material. In 1973,…
…different types of membrane materials we use, including a new well-insulated and translucent composite membrane, and the design-build process for creating a tensile structure.” “Defying Gravity With Tensile Architecture” can…
…and operators, the site details the overall benefits of tensile architectural systems for use in a variety of markets. “For more than half a century, Birdair has worked collaboratively with…
…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…
…and Environmental Design) certification, which is given to projects that use less materials and increase daylighting to conserve resources and increase sustainability. The project team is hopeful that Estádio Nacional…
…a daily rate for field superintendents, should the client decide to extend their stay. On projects that use this annual service, the inspection and maintenance normally completed within the agreed-upon…
…time for basketball season. The current roof, also installed by Birdair, is nicknamed “the bubble” by students and faculty because of the fact that it is an air-supported fabric membrane….
…process. “Birdair structures can be seen in use all over the world, from convention centers to world-class stadiums,” explains Michele Roth, marketing manager for Birdair. “Expo Cihac provides us with…
…erected through the use of hydraulic cranes without any propping or temporary supports. The large size of the trusses made it mandatory to assemble trusses on the job site prior…
…assistance and solutions throughout the design-build process. “Birdair structures can be seen in use all over the world, from convention centers to world-class stadiums,” says Kevin Mayer, vice president of…
…who are interested in learning how fabrics can harvest solar energy, how fabrics permit light to pass through, and how industry professionals can use fabric technology to generate new business….