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Taking flight
August 1st, 2024
Upon approaching the Dayton Metro Library West Branch, viewers notice the building’s soaring rooflines, which echo the historic Wright Company Factory (within view in the background) where the Wright Brothers developed their commercially viable airplanes. One can imagine hearing the sounds from the past with the test fields spread wide behind the library. Two triangular […]
Making a name for themselves
August 1st, 2024
Amphitheater acoustics Birdair designed a high-performance, lightweight 50,000-square-foot tensile membrane roof reminiscent of manta rays for The Sound amphitheater in Clearwater, Fla. Image: Birdair Inc. Outdoor amphitheaters often are beacons for arts aficionados who enjoy listening to music or watching artistic performances in the great outdoors. While an amphitheater’s proper placement is paramount, the architectural […]
A tent as a permanent event center
August 1st, 2024
In 2023 DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield, Mo., found that installing a permanent, climate-controlled tent could add a 400-capacity event center to its offerings without the time frames and expense that would have been needed for constructing a whole new bricks-and-mortar building. The tent structure was designed and installed by Traube Tent Co. Inc. based out […]
Value Vinyls Inc. promotes Marc Shellshear to president
August 1st, 2024
Marc Shellshear, Value Vinyls Inc. new president. Image: Value Vinyls Inc. Value Vinyls Inc., a specialty textiles and fabrics provider based in Grand Prairie, Texas, announced the promotion of Marc Shellshear to president. Shellshear brings over 30 years of extensive experience in operations, sales and marketing across multiple industries including specialty textiles, fabric and shade […]
Glen Raven Inc. names Joseph Davis new president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group
August 1st, 2024
Joseph Davis, the new president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group. Image: Glen Raven Inc. Glen Raven Inc., a performance fabric manufacturer serving multiple markets, including shade, marine and furniture, announced that Joseph Davis, an executive with more than 30 years of experience in consumer products, sales and supply chain, has been named the next […]