…different levels, along with vertical columns, diagonal cables, and ridge cables. This prestressed tensegrity design features a figure-eightshaped central opening that resists global distortion using tension. Consequently, the roof deck…
…in Canada, whether it’s January or July. PTFE fiberglass coating is chemically inert, and the low-surface free energy of the material creates a surface which is readily cleaned by rainwater….
…known locally as Galerías Cuernavaca, was already under construction when project directors revised their original roofing plans. Consequently, Birdair was brought on board in midstream, charged with engineering a dynamic…
…Manager, Birdair North America. “Completely different from other building materials both aesthetically and functionally, it is the combination of uncommon physical and geometric characteristics that make tensile membrane structures iconic.”…
…and historical significance. To solve the challenges of upgrading existing stadia and to comply with FIFA’s venue requirements, Birdair and TBB will assist in renovating Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte…
…options. “This product greatly expands the utility of tensile membrane as a building material, making it an appropriate material for climates and building applications where it was previously not…
…a great product, and it was perfect for the Nexen Energy Stage at Shell Place.” Completely different from other building materials both aesthetically and functionally, it is the combination of…
…of the Sinai Peninsula, serves more than five million tourists and travelers annually. In Egypt, only Cairo International Airport is busier. That’s a lot of people walking through two main…
…area, the process of switching the cable loads over to the towers was a carefully engineered procedure,” says Joseph Gray, Senior Project Manager for Birdair. “Every step was closely monitored…
…to shield fans from the searing desert heat, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 130° Fahrenheit (54° Celsius). Construction on the shade system’s skeletal structure began in January 2006 and was…
…that Matters Fabric structures are not only visually appealing but also environmentally sensitive and economically competitive. PTFE fiberglass is Energy Star and Cool Roof Rating Council certified. PTFE fiberglass membranes…
…like the ones used are not only visually appealing but also environmentally sensitive and economically competitive. PTFE fiberglass membranes can be installed in climates ranging from the frigid arctic to…