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2018 trade show to include IFAI booth and members-only delegation
December 15th, 2017
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and the Fabric Structures Association (FSA), will be hosting a booth at the upcoming R + T 2018 trade show floor, the international trade fair for roller shutter, doors/gates and sun protection systems. The event will be held February 27 through March 3, 2018, at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany. […]
IFAI Expo 2018 call for presentations
December 6th, 2017
IFAI Expo 2018 is looking for presentation topic ideas and interested speakers. Expo will be held October 15-18, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Submit now! The Call for Presentations deadline is January 12, 2018. Categories Advanced Textiles Shade and Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics General Business Benefits of Presenting Build your reputation as an industry expert Share your knowledge […]
IFAI Canada Expo 2018
December 6th, 2017
Canada Expo 2018 is like no other event - a unique opportunity to meet manufacturers and businesses face-to-face and immerse yourself in new knowledge and leading edge solutions. Don't miss your opportunity to experience the latest in the specialty fabrics industry through the sights, sounds and innovations of the exhibit floor. Register now! Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours […]
R+T 2018 trade show to include IFAI booth and members-only delegation
December 4th, 2017
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and the Fabric Structures Association (FSA), will be hosting a booth at the upcoming R + T 2018 trade show floor, the international trade fair for roller shutter, doors/gates and sun protection systems. The event will be held February 27 through March 3, 2018, at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany. […]
Saint-Gobain announces its first EPD for SHEERFILL II
December 1st, 2017
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive, internationally-harmonized report that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the environment. SHEERFILL II, manufactured by Saint-Gobain, now has an EPD and is the only PTFE coated architectural membrane that is Energy Star and Cool Roof Rated. “Our company is committed to producing […]
Parking structure complements Atlanta market
December 1st, 2017
The Ponce City Market on the eastern edge of Atlanta, Ga., has aggressively aspired to become the fourth nationally recognized food hall in America after Chelsea Market in New York, N.Y., Pike Place in Seattle, Wash., and Ferry Building in San Francisco, Calif. The location for the market is the revitalized historic 1926 Sears, Roebuck […]
Smithsonian installation combines design and fabrication
December 1st, 2017
Nine ceilings represent notable American buildings. Since the 17th century (with the debut of the French École des Beaux-Arts), drawing has been the first basic skill taught to architects. This still holds true, despite the advent of computer aided drafting (CAD) and sophisticated rendering software. And today there is a segment of the architecture community […]
2017 IAA awards announced
December 1st, 2017
For more than 70 years, IFAI’s International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition has acknowledged innovation and excellence in design and fabrication. This year’s winners were selected based on project complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. We received a total of 235 entries from 11 countries. Seven AOE recipients were also chosen as “Best in Category” winners: […]
Smart Fabrics Summit 2018 set
December 1st, 2017
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that it will partner with the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) to co-host the Smart Fabrics Summit 2018 on April 24 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The Summit provides a forum for public and private sector leaders in technology, apparel and […]
Malaysian light rail features an inspired ETFE tunnel of air
December 1st, 2017
Odds are, most architects have seen the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the capitol of Malaysia. Built in 1998, the Petronas towers remain the tallest twin towers in the world at 1,482 feet (452 meters). Architects are less likely to know that Kelana Jaya is a rapidly-urbanizing suburb located on the southwest edge […]