…they encountered at the Denver International Airport (DIA), one of the busiest airports in the United States. The engineers on DIA’s Hotel and Transit Center (HTC) program encountered a dilemma…
…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…
…the first and only ENERGY STAR® qualified and Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) certified architectural fabric membrane that helps reduce surface roof temperatures and decrease heat absorption. As an ENERGY…
…12 minutes when weather conditions change. The stadium’s two arches, towering 292 feet above the playing field, provide support for the roof. As the longest single span roof structure in…
…and tensile structures throughout the world, invites architects and industry professionals to participate in its first 2011 webinar: “Tensotherm™ – Roofing For Living®.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, February…
…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…
…features approximately 399 single-layer Birdair ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) façade sails with catenary perimeter cables supported by 180 tons of structural aluminum framing and 57 carbon steel “headmounts”. The 87,500-square-foot embassy…
…of the Georgia Dome. However, “the structure was definitely affected by the 100 mph winds,” Adams clarified. The tornado is the first to strike downtown Atlanta on record. Other Birdair…
…membrane and steel cable structure industries, teamed up with architects and engineering consultants to create canopies for this distinctive transportation facility. Just completed within the past year, Birdair provided the…
…2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. In addition to Durban Stadium, Birdair is also serving as roofing sub-contractor for Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Green Point Stadium,…
…project earned the IFAI Award of Excellence in the Fabric Structures category, specifically, Tensile Structures 558–2322 square meters. Projects were submitted in 28 categories and evaluated for complexity, design, workmanship,…
…process. “Birdair structures can be seen in use all over the world, from convention centers to world-class stadiums,” explains Michele Roth, marketing manager for Birdair. “Expo Cihac provides us with…