For Architects
Architects appreciate the uniqueness when it comes to a tensile structure for its ability to offer unusual and iconic shapes and forms.
This page is designed to help provide information to Architects about tensile membrane structures and how to think about using membrane on your next building project. Here you can access information on the process of designing a tensile structure, examples of typical design details and various fabric shapes/forms, descriptions of various membranes used when constructing a tensile membrane structure, information on the functional benefits of energy use and lighting for fabric structures, the latest tensile membrane structures 13000 specification and lastly, and links to our iconic project gallery.
No other manufacturer or contractor has built more tensioned fabric structures, roofs and skylights than Birdair. Cooperation with a design/build full service specialty contracting firm like Birdair with an in-house design and fabrication facility, construction department and a 24/7 customer service and warranty department is very important when considering membrane on your next project.
Process of Designing a Fabric Structure
Please call us at 1-800-622-2246 or fill out our online contact form for help on your next tensile project.
Tensile Membrane Structures Specifications

Section 13000 - May 2013 PTFE Tensile Membrane Structures
Section 13020 - ETFE Systems
Section 13030 - ETFE Batenso Facade System
Section 13010 - May 2013 Edition - Insulated Tensioned Membrane
Section 13000 - Modular Specification
Section 13000 - Umbrella Specification
Birdair Capabilities Brochure

Birdair Capabilities Brochure (English)
Birdair Capabilities Brochure (Español)
Birdair Capabilities Brochure (Português)
Technical Brochures and Datasheets

Technical Research Center Brochure
Energy Use and Lighting
Code Compliance
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