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The future of smart materials

Sustainable materials expert Blaine Brownell discusses possible futures for textile-based architecture.
Designers discover the potential of interactive mesh

Designers discover the potential for illumination and interactivity in metal mesh fabrics, blending electronics, architecture, innovation and economy.
Biological approach presents possibilities for designing fiber composite structures

Exploiting the concept of “adaptive growth” found in nature may suggest new methodologies for creating fiber composite structures.

Colorful clouds decorate architecture office

To enhance the Irvine, Calif. office of Mulvanny G2 Architecture, Transformit installed a fabric piece to create ambiance in the café area.
Moving elements soothe airport visitors

Travelers at the Indianapolis airport are treated to art that aims to calm.
Millennium Park pavilion embodies past, present and future

Zaha Hadid Architects, London, U.K., designed this pavilion for Millennium Park to encapsulate Chicago’s history and future.
Greenwich Market gets a makeover

The plans seek to highlight the market as the heart of Greenwich Town Centre and include the addition of a 100-bed boutique hotel and the redevelopment of historic buildings surrounding the market.
Coney Island amphitheater features fabric roof

The iconic Coney Island has been through its share of troubles, but a $47 million, 8,000-seat amphitheater designed by Grimshaw Architects, New York, N.Y., could help bring more people to the famous location.
Fabric canopies provide shade for commuters

A new park and ride near Austin, Texas, offers commuters a cool respite from the heat.
Luxury development receives Mediterranean makeover

The repurposing of a former boat storage facility in Naples, Florida, cleaves to its nautical roots in the details.

The future of smart materials

Sustainable materials expert Blaine Brownell discusses possible futures for textile-based architecture.
Designers discover the potential of interactive mesh

Designers discover the potential for illumination and interactivity in metal mesh fabrics, blending electronics, architecture, innovation and economy.
Spunlace material offers improved insulation

3D Performance is an innovative spunlace material designed for performance apparel, medical and hygiene applications.
Geogrid resists cracks

Tech Glass Geogrid is normally used as an innerlayer over distressed pavement, or within the overlay for reinforcement.

Formfinder

Formfinder is a lean and to-the-point program tailored for use by architects, designers and students.
Wimbledon’s new retractable roof lets the match begin, and continue

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) wanted a retractable roof for the Wimbledon Centre Court in London, U.K.
Fabric canopies provide shade for commuters

A new park and ride near Austin, Texas, offers commuters a cool respite from the heat.
Luxury development receives Mediterranean makeover

The repurposing of a former boat storage facility in Naples, Florida, cleaves to its nautical roots in the details.

Fabric canopies provide shade for commuters

A new park and ride near Austin, Texas, offers commuters a cool respite from the heat.
Biological approach presents possibilities for designing fiber composite structures

Exploiting the concept of “adaptive growth” found in nature may suggest new methodologies for creating fiber composite structures.

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.