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  • Fabric pocket with cable. Used with PVC-coated polyester fabric or PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric (must be restricted by the length of the fabric seam. If the forces get too large, it would be better to use the edge cable with clamps method, shown next.)

    Tension structure connection details

    God is in the details when it comes to tension structure design.

    January 1, 2010
  • The roof of the ice-skating arena in Munich (completed in 1972), one of the oldest membrane roofs in the region, shows its age.

    Aging of membrane materials

    How to keep membrane materials looking new over time.

    November 17, 2009
  • Computer simulation of the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners (with Davis Brody Bond; Kierkegaard Assoc., acoustician). Panels of Nomex® hand on the ceiling.

    Hearing fabric

    The why and wherefore of designing for sound with textiles.

    September 1, 2009
  • According to the Columbia Heights, Minn. Design Guidelines, some reasons for using awnings on buildings include “to shelter customers, reduce glare and conserve energy,” as well as to provide color for a façade. (Photo: Columbia Heights Design Guide)

    Regulatory considerations in the design of fabric awnings

    Recent trends in building regulations for commercial and residential projects may push architects toward taking awning design more seriously.

    July 1, 2009
  • The Musée de Quai Branly, by Jean Nouvel Architectes with vegetated wall by Patrick Blanc, is seen here in winter when some plants are dormant, while others evergreen. Photo: Benjamin Miflin.

    Vertical green

    Integrating vegetation into the urban fabric improves these quality of life issues while offering many innovative opportunities for “green” architecture.

    May 1, 2009
  • Giant fabric “chess pieces” help light the Glendale Chess Park, Glendale, Calif., for safety and public use at night. Taut geometric forms symbolize activity intended for the park while simultaneously acting as lamps with a glow that does not overpowe

    Lighting the way

    Fabric’s traditional role in architecture has centered on shading, with awnings or other fabric constructions tempering the sun. Yet today, sunlight — the natural light form — has competition.

    March 1, 2009
  • Peggy Notebaret Nature Museum green roof. Photo: Andi Cooper

    Specifying green roof fabrics

    Learning how to make the right material choices, without compromising sustainability.

    January 1, 2009
  • One entire wall of the RAF Museum in Shropshire, UK, is fabric, bringing in ample diffuse light while keeping down energy use for lighting. Design by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects.

    Fabric façades

    New sustainable advantages can be found by wrapping a building in fabric.

    September 1, 2008
  • The T-Mobile Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, uses a metal mesh façade that integrates LEDs to produce an ever-changing media landscape. Photo: GKD

    Graphics for better buildings

    Enlivening building façades and streetscapes to create places for people.

    July 1, 2008
  • Artist James Carpenter has designed a light-infused covered soccer field for Brooklyn Bridge Park using an ETFE roof system.

    Artists and architects

    Launching a working relationship.

    May 1, 2008
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  • AIA CES approved course from LSA

    Sponsored by Lightweight Structures Association

    The Lightweight Structures Association promotes the use and growth of lightweight structures in the Americas. LSA has an AIA CES approved course on how lightweight structures that use fabric can be incorporated into your designs. It lists the types of lightweight structures, materials used in these structures and describes the history of lightweight structures. After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
    - Understand what lightweight structures are.
    - Comprehend different types of structures and their uses.
    - Understand energy and sustainability issues in regards to these structures.
    - Grasp the basic design process.
    - Understand the different materials used in lightweight structures.
    - Identify the advantages of using fabrics as a building material.

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