…at just 1% the weight of glass, ETFE seems tailor-made for almost any dramatic, translucent facade a designer can dream of. The material’s light weight also makes it a favorite…
Single-layer ETFE façade sails assist with solar control while allowing uniform distribution of daylight. Published: May 18, 2021 Twin PTFE tensile roof structure pays homage to original café while…
…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…
…retain its clean look.” To accommodate the unconventional geometry of the stadium, the main roof structure was formed using tensioned steel cable hoops at three different levels, along with vertical…
…budgeting, construction methodologies and project scheduling, Birdair provides design-build solutions in all aspects of project design, engineering, installation and maintenance. The company offers a selection of architectural fabric membranes, including…
…the world, each boxed arch is 35 feet deep by 17 feet wide. When the roof is closed, the membrane’s translucency allows ample natural light to filter through, greatly reducing…
…23 from 11 a.m. – noon EST and will provide a comprehensive technical overview of tensile technology and TensothermTM with Nanogel® from Cabot Corporation. Tom Connell, P.E., Birdair Principal Tensotherm…
…project scheduling, Birdair provides design-build solutions in all aspects of project design, engineering, installation and maintenance. The company offers a selection of architectural fabric membranes, including PTFE fiberglass, ETFE film,…
…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…
…in an effort to dry the building’s interior. The necessary replacement panels were installed in a timely fashion and all repairs were completed within several weeks. Birdair’s immediate response has…
…the outdoor performance center. It will feature an iconic tensile membrane canopy by Birdair. Published: December 09, 2014 International stars, national heroes and local talent will soon grace the Nexen…
…of long-span tensile structures to the coastal project, which, upon completion, will serve as a prominent addition to the surrounding South African countryside. “Durban Stadium demonstrates the variety of functional…