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May 2009 Issue

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Features

The ephemeralization of energy production: Photovoltaics using fabric

The skinny on photovoltaics using fabric and where to find it.
Better living through photovoltaics

A New York design firm is defining the new frontier of building technology.
Designing innovative fabric structures

How a German engineering/architecture firm is leading the way in designing exciting and unusual fabric structures.

Case Studies

Fabric units create uniform look in airport terminals

To obtain a uniform interior decorative look along with natural lighting, the eye-shaped inner fabric units were suspended under all of the skylights.
Water park features 79 colorful aquatic shapes

This project included 79 colorful aquatic shapes (fish, seaweed, water spouts, wave currents, etc.) that were hung from the ceiling of the Schaumburg municipal water park.
Sculpture compliments school landscape

This project was designed to create a site-specific sculpture in the school concourse area that compliments the landscape seen from the glass wall windows of Hershey Private School.
Dubai cricket stadium features self-cleaning membrane

Dubai Sports City now contains a 25,000-seat cricket stadium constructed of steel frames and a fiberglass-woven PTFE membrane with a self-cleaning topcoat of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).
Hotel features metal mesh façade

Mexican architect Enrique Norten and TEN Arquitectos recently announced five new commercial and residential buildings in New York City, including Habita Chelsea Hotel on West 27th Street.
Inflatable structure showcases international rugby

The project, which won an Award of Excellence in the air structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, entailed the design and build of an inflatable structure in the shape of a rugby ball.
Inflatable structure serves as portable venue for football tournament

The project involved the design and construction of an inflatable structure to serve as a portable venue for the promotion of the Euro 2008 football tournament in Austria and Switzerland.
National Stadium for 2008 Olympics features ETFE roof and PTFE ceiling

The Beijing National Stadium, which won an Award of Excellence in the architectural structures category of the 2008 International Achievement Awards, was the center of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Structure masts support large PTFE sails

The project consists of two large porte cocheres, one at each major entrance to the new facility, the Twin River Entertainment Complex, Lincoln, R.I.
ETFE roof structures provide covered areas for schools

The project included two single ply ETFE roof structures installed at two schools in Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom (Radclyffe School and Failsworth School).
Fabric canopy helps cantina practice sustainability

The new Sante Fe Opera cantina observes sustainable conventions and leaves the patrons fed and dry.
Mesh fabric creates dramatic building façade

A curtain-like canopy on this Tacoma apartment building adds a theatrical touch to the entry.
Architectural elements interact with event audience

Taction - The Art of Touching Experience was a 3-D example of how the sense of touch, the personalities of textiles and Superwide dye-sublimation printing interact and complement an interior space.
Exhibit pays homage to Gaudí

Tension fabric exhibit specialists Transformit designed and constructed part of a traveling exhibition, “The Realism of Gaud“ and the Hope of Europe.”
Fabric art to be featured at 2010 Winter Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics will host world-class athletes and fabric art worthy of the event.

Design

The ephemeralization of energy production: Photovoltaics using fabric

The skinny on photovoltaics using fabric and where to find it.
Better living through photovoltaics

A New York design firm is defining the new frontier of building technology.
Designing innovative fabric structures

How a German engineering/architecture firm is leading the way in designing exciting and unusual fabric structures.
Lead-free fabrics offer indoor air-quality performance

SheerWeave® interior sun control fabrics are lead-free, meeting and exceeding several window covering industry testing standards for hazardous materials.
Eco-friendly wall coverings available in more than 50 colorways

Built on thermoplastic olefin technology, Surface IQ™ wall coverings feature bold colors, striking patterns and rich, subtle textures — using only water-based inks and coatings.
Film features color-changing properties

ChroMyx™ from Chameleon Intl. is a complete line of flexible, waterproof, temperature-sensitive, color-changing films that can be fabricated into virtually any product.
Sheet rubber material made from recycled tires

The material is available in several thicknesses, colors and design.

Expertise

Architects have their day in the Stuttgart

The international trade fair for roller shutters, gates and sun shading draws wide interest.
Project proposes air-filled fabric balloons as economical source of shade

New York architects runner-up for MoMA’s seasonal P.S. 1 installation.
Fabric canopy helps cantina practice sustainability

The new Sante Fe Opera cantina observes sustainable conventions and leaves the patrons fed and dry.
Mesh fabric creates dramatic building façade

A curtain-like canopy on this Tacoma apartment building adds a theatrical touch to the entry.
Fabric art to be featured at 2010 Winter Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics will host world-class athletes and fabric art worthy of the event.