…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,…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…total PTFE mesh fabric panels. The panels will provide much-needed shade to fans of Austin FC’s academy teams, which use the site as their home stadium. For its efforts on…
…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…
…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….
…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…
…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…
…adds to the train station’s rebuilt landscape, while the new 97,000-square-foot PVC (polyvinyl chloride) membrane roof at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia covers all 26,000 seats, with 28 membrane panels supported…
…structure had to be erected through the use of hydraulic cranes without any propping or temporary supports and secondly the large size of the trusses mandated on-the-job assembly prior to…
…As a visually intriguing and functional exterior shading solution, Birdair Architectural Umbrellas are designed to blend naturally with any environment and landscape composition for a sleek, sophisticated look. “Birdair Architectural…