Birdair’s Tensotherm Product Chosen for University Athletic Facility The university’s John J. Dillon Field House in the Knott Athletic Recreation Convocation Complex (ARCC) will soon feature a new 30,300 square-foot…
…desert heat with a project life in some cases exceeding 30 years. PTFE fiberglass coating is chemically inert, and the low-surface free energy of the material results in an electrical…
…the world, Birdair was selected for this project because of their expertise and their innovative and beautiful PTFE fiberglass membrane architectural structures. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass…
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…
…world, Birdair was selected for this project because of its expertise and its innovative and beautiful PTFE fiberglass membrane architectural structures. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a Teflon®* coated woven fiberglass membrane…
…are not only visually appealing but are environmentally sensitive and economically competitive as well. Lightweight membrane provides a cost-effective solution because it requires less structural steel to support the roof…
…and flat to unique free-form curvature designs. It also allows architects to experiment and create beautiful lighting conditions with light transmitting through the mesh openings, allowing for the appearance of…
…House is a 30,300 square foot multipurpose facility used for basketball, tennis, volleyball, track and other athletic activities at the school’s campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Since 1987, students and community…
…comfort and convenience to travelers. The lightweight membrane provides a cost-effective solution requiring less structural steel to support the roof or façade, enabling long spans of column-free space. In addition,…
…benefits directly to people living and working under it. These include: diffused glare-free natural daylight; enhanced temperature control, even in the most extreme environments; remarkable acoustics; and innovative sustainability. Several…
…that environmental responsibility doesn’t come at the expense of economic competitiveness. Because PTFE fiberglass membrane fabric requires less structural steel to support a roof or façade, long spans of column-free…
…requiring less structural steel to support the roof or façade, enabling long spans of column-free space. In addition, membrane offers facility owners reduced construction costs and maintenance costs compared to…