…is one of the most heavily visited multi-use sport facilities in North America. First opened in 1983, between 4,000 to 5,000 people use the facility each day. Current daily facility…
…light transmittance. Buildings’ editorial staff and facilities professionals selected TiO2 from thousands of product entries. Winning products were chosen based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, ease of use,…
…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,…
…require the use of products that can withstand intense heat from the sun. “Birdair’s striking membranes truly helped to enhance Khalifa International Stadium’s modern design,” said Michele Taylor, Director of…
…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…
…open, inviting space that comes to life in the evenings with glowing lights and cheering fans. PTFE membrane can be used to construct roofs, façades, free-standing buildings, skylights, or accent…
…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…