…of Cabot Corporation’s Nanogel aerogel sandwiched between two layers of structural PTFE fiberglass membrane. This creates an insulated, energy-efficient inner layer that maintains translucency and promotes natural daylighting. The fabric…
…the material of choice, from traditional skylight applications to building facades, because of its exceptional durability and transparency compared to glass structures. Download PDF: A New Generation, Premium Building Material…
…solve the challenge of how to construct a terminal roof with a modicum of structural steel on a tight schedule and in a manner that would allow the original terminal…
…photovoltaic panels. Birdair fabricated and supplied the roof system that supports the photovoltaic panels and allows the individual panels to be removed without disturbing the roof fabric and also provided…
…requires less structural steel to support the roof or façade, enabling long spans of column-free space. In addition, membrane offers building owners reduced construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional…
…and elegant designs because it requires less structural steel to support the structure. In addition, the membrane typically offers building owners reduced construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional building…
…a breakthrough composite architectural membrane roofing system, developed by Birdair, Cabot Corporation and Geiger Engineers. The material consists of a Nanogel aerogel layer sandwiched between two layers of structural PTFE…
…Tensotherm, Birdair’s signature acoustical tensile fabric roofing material, and single-layer polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE]-coated fiberglass membrane. As part of the redevelopment project, Birdair also will construct 15 PTFE Quasar model shade canopies…
…architectural company Bury with general contractor Beck Group. Birdair’s scope of work included design, fabrication, supply and installation of the PTFE membrane, clamping, cables and structural supporting steel. Adding to…
…also require a higher level of energy efficiency. Options to create the balance between design and practicality were a real technical challenge until the advent of Tensotherm with Nanogel.” Kevin…
…shade and protection from the elements during stadium events,” explains Joseph Gray, Project Manager for Birdair. “The sustainable PTFE fiberglass material features a long lifecycle and needs minimal maintenance as…
…ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, a transparent film that is lightweight, flexible and sustainable. ETFE will cover a steel lattice shell structure to create a dramatic sculptural entrance canopy. The ETFE material can…