May 2012 Issue

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  The story of "W," a hotel façade

  Lobby of new W Hoboken Hotel sends modern message with metal mesh façade.

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  Fabric "racing fins" attract fans

  Internal walls mimic air intake system of iconic car through series of fabric “fins.”

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  Safe landing--helicopter platform named "Building of the Week"

  An update on a previously reported project in Aachen, Germany.

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  PUMA's mobile fabric pod packs light

  PUMA employes inflatable fabric pod for temporary structure at Volvo Ocean Race.

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  Membrane makeover for swimming

  Polyester membrane roof helped reduce construction, heating and air-conditioning costs.

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  Etude in blue: textile façade is giant dynamic screen

  Jean Nouvel’s Copenhagen Concert Hall is a dynamically responsive building, both day and night.

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  Lessons earned: fabric's response to drought

  The language of shelter and sustainability frames a grammar school courtyard.

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  Shading structure promotes dining alfresco-with a view

  Dynamic, responsive building in the Italian sun improves business with a flexible fabric shade.

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  Northern [blue] lights: high-tech fabric in the woods

  Woven PVDF frames a cabin on the U.S.-Canada border in brilliant color.

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  On the move: fabric membranes change shape

  Designing dynamic membrane structures is harder than it looks.

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  Northern [blue] lights: high-tech fabric in the woods

  Woven PVDF frames a cabin on the U.S.-Canada border in brilliant color.

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  The skins game: economy of scale in fabric structures

  The low and high cost of insulating fabric structures.

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  Lessons earned: fabric's response to drought

  The language of shelter and sustainability frames a grammar school courtyard.

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