…ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, a transparent film that is lightweight, flexible and sustainable. ETFE will cover a steel lattice shell structure to create a dramatic sculptural entrance canopy. The ETFE material can…
…Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. Three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor and ample…
…destination before it tragically burned down in a 1964 fire. The new, one-story structure features a palette of stone and brick akin to the original 1930s-era building and houses concessions,…
…enterprises to success, satisfied employees, and superior products and services through the annual Best of the United States awards. This year, 66 companies and three top projects were selected from…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…