…last segment of fabric membrane is unfurled or the final steel cable is secured into place. “Our first priority is total dedication to satisfying our customer’s needs after completion and…
…permanent site was needed to sustain a profitable business model and meet the growing need for arts and entertainment in the region. What’s more, the lack of a roof meant…
…beauty of the local environment. Using fabric, steel and cable, Birdair created a notable series of cone structures that echo the local mountains, elevated and anchored by a unique mast-and-socket…
…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…
Striking Birdair Roof atop Sharm el Sheikh International Airport breaks new architectural ground in Middle East Published: September 25, 2007 Sharm el Sheikh International Airport, situated along the southern tip…
…they encountered at the Denver International Airport (DIA), one of the busiest airports in the United States. The engineers on DIA’s Hotel and Transit Center (HTC) program encountered a dilemma…
…features approximately 399 single-layer Birdair ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) façade sails with catenary perimeter cables supported by 180 tons of structural aluminum framing and 57 carbon steel “headmounts”. The 87,500-square-foot embassy…
…traditional dhow sailing vessel, Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium conveys a look that is uniquely Arabian. Today, thanks in large part to Birdair’s expertise, this elegant Kuwaiti venue ranks as one…
…will encircle the plaza from above, treating visitors to an awesome light show that is especially mesmerizing at nighttime. This free form steel structure will be wrapped with approximately 38,000…
…fiberglass membrane structure features a cable-supported “flying sails” design with supporting steel masts. The PTFE fiberglass membrane roof covers the mall’s outdoor food court and creates a unique focal point…
…the installation of new PTFE-coated fiberglass tensioned membrane structures at the airport’s Park Economy 3. With a plan area of approximately 11,000 sq. ft., the project is a key element…
…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…