…make Birdair’s PTFE-coated fabric membrane ideal for projects requiring superior weather and fire resistance. The principal element that differentiates PTFE fiberglass membrane from conventional glazing is its advantageous shading coefficient…
…be accessed at www.thecontinuingarchitect.com. Users can create a new account or log on to an existing one. The course is available online in streaming video and can also be downloaded…
…as rain water and natural sunlight to cleanse itself. PTFE also allows for shade and comfort. “TiO2-coated membrane offers protection from severe weather conditions, while also allowing natural sunlight to…
…Geiger Engineers. TensothermTM was developed to address an important industry challenge. By insulating the fabric membrane through the incorporation of Nanogel® aerogel, TensothermTM significantly enhances thermal performance and adds minimal…
…2009-02-17_Red_Bull_Arena.pdf Red Bull Arena Location: Harrison, New Jersey Central to Red Bull Arena’s sleek new contemporary, European-style design are its tensioned membrane roof and exterior cladding from Birdair. Birdair served…
…of translucent Aerogel, a feather-light insulation layer also known as “frozen smoke” that enhances the material’s thermal performance. This insulating material, created using Cabot’s patented surface modification and fine-particle…
…returned from the break.” After installing the structural steel, the team’s next challenge was to install the complete ETFE skylight on the newly erected structural steel frame. The ETFE system…
…public plaza and a transit station. Birdair’s project role involves designing and building the steel shoring towers, which will carry the vertical and horizontal roof loads. The towers extend 30…
…existing sports stadiums and arenas. Tensile architecture provides many design and performance advantages as compared to conventional construction. With its natural daylighting, signature look, efficient structural solutions and minimal maintenance,…
…Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Birdair will be present at Cabot Corporation’s booth #325N in the North Building to discuss TensothermTM with LumiraTM aerogel (formerly Nanogel® aerogel),…
…Raceway Location: Yonkers, New York Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York welcomes guests with a newly constructed porte-cochere with a pneumatic ETFE film roofing system. About…
…way that is both secure and welcoming. The building also confronts the environmental challenges all nations face with leading-edge sustainable design. “Birdair was proud to play a crucial role in…