…since its inception. Founded in 1957 by engineer Walter Bird, Birdair constructed the first permanent membrane structure in 1973, and developed an entirely new industry of tensile architectural fabric structures….
…Architects. To date, Birdair has completed work on more than 300 major installations worldwide, incorporating tensile architecture into a variety of structures. Birdair combines breakthrough technologies with unparalleled experience to…
…30 years. The low surface energy of the material creates a surface which is readily cleaned by rainwater. It is also completely immune to UV radiation. This unique combination of…
…opened an engineering office in Guadalajara in June 2008 to aid the sales office in project implementation. Since 2005, Birdair has completed numerous projects in and around Mexico, including Galerias…
…roofing sub-contractor for the 68,000-seat, six-level stadium, slated for completion in September 2009. In addition to constructing the roof, Birdair is also erecting 1,600 metric tonnes of perimeter compression ring…
…studies in order to find a solution—with little success—eventually consulting with every architect involved in the design of a stadium roof in North America. The winning plan came from ROSETTI…
…membrane that is extremely durable and weather resistant; it is capable of withstanding temperatures from -100°F to +450°F, is immune to UV rays and is waterproof. Since the first installation…
…incorporate three different types of tensile membrane in the overall roofing system; it’s exciting and innovative.” To date, Birdair has completed work on 65 sports facilities globally, incorporating tensile architecture…
…Geiger Engineers. TensothermTM was developed to address an important industry challenge. By insulating the fabric membrane through the incorporation of Nanogel® aerogel, TensothermTM significantly enhances thermal performance and adds minimal…
…be used for conferences, training and event purposes. Construction on the athletic facility is slated for completion in May 2009. In addition to Birdair, the project team consists of GMP…
…tubing components, wires or castings. The embassy, designed by KieranTimberlake, is a respectful icon representing the strength of the U.S.-U.K. relationship. It stands at the center of the Nine Elms…