…permanent home for the Space Shuttle Atlantis is currently underway at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, FL, one of Florida’s most popular destinations with more than…
Birdair To Retrofit McClain Athletic Facility with a High-Performance Tensotherm™ Roof University of Wisconsin Facility to Reap Daylighting and Energy Saving Benefits Published: March 06, 2012 The University of Wisconsin…
…League (NFL) teams. Opened in 2010, the 2.1 million square foot stadium was designed by architects Ewing Cole and 360 Architecture, and has the largest seating capacity in the NFL…
Birdair, Inc. to Provide PTFE Structures for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Tensile Architecture to Modernize Parking Facility Published: February 15, 2012 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span…
Fonte Nova Stadium to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. Salvador, Brazil Venue to Host 2014 World Cup Matches Published: December 21, 2011 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of…
…uncommon physical and geometric characteristics that make tensile membrane structures iconic. Fabric roof forms are curved between supporting elements in a manner reflective of the flow of tension forces within…
…a fabric membrane roofing system developed by Birdair, Cabot Corporation and Geiger Engineers. Tensotherm combines lightweight design flexibility with the insulative properties of Cabot Corporation’s Lumira aerogel, a lightweight insulation…
…flourine-based plastic that remains strong across a wide range of temperatures and is highly resistive to corrosion. It was developed from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – also known as Teflon – a…
The Minneapolis Metrodome Sports a New Roof From Birdair, Inc. Roof Replacement Completed in Five Months in Time for NFL Preseason Football Published: August 02, 2011 Birdair, Inc., the leading…
…a flying-mast and cables to allow for a column-free space below. The site also includes four connected PTFE tensile canopies over a splash pad for children and adults to enjoy…
…tensile architecture offers to sports stadiums and arenas. Tensile architecture provides significant stability, stunning visual appeal,natural light capability and design flexibility, among many other advantages. Birdair is recognized worldwide as…
…is also immune to UV rays, waterproof, and flame resistant. A frequent host to football and cultural events, La Plata Stadium is the first PTFE-covered stadium in South America. In…