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Hearing fabric
May 24th, 2012
The why and wherefore of designing for sound with textiles By Todd Wilmert All building materials are acoustical; all affect how sound is reflected, absorbed or transmitted. Through materials, sound can be sustained through reflection or made to dissipate through absorption. Transmission touches on the how much sound is permitted to pass through the material […]
Pumped up, a study of air structures
May 16th, 2012
Innovations in materials and design are opening up new uses for air-inflated structures. By Jonathan Kalstrom Editor’s note: This article appeared in the May/June 1997 issue of Fabric Architecture (then called Fabrics & Architecture). The design, applications and mechanical systems of air structures have continued to evolve. Among the noteworthy recent developments in the industry […]
Continuing education: Acoustics with fabric
May 16th, 2012
Learn how technical fabrics can aid acoustic control. Discusses reflection, absorption coefficients; design solutions and case studies. Online testing. More details in the near future. In the meantime, check out other continuing education stories. Fabric Architecture magazine provides the opportunity for CE credits by partnering with the Fabric Structures Association of IFAI, an official provider […]
ASU college campus selected for top green award
May 9th, 2012
AIA announces the 2012 Top 10 Green Projects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption. One of the top […]
National Design Award winners announced
May 4th, 2012
The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum has announced the 2012 National Design Award finalists. The awards recognize excellence across a variety of disciplines. Award recipients will be honored at a gala dinner this fall at the 13th annual National Design Awards program. A jury of design leaders and educators from across the country reviewed submissions […]
Safe landing—helicopter platform named “Building of the Week”
May 1st, 2012
An update on a previously reported project in Aachen, Germany. By Mark Zeh Recently, the “Rescuing Hand” helicopter landing platform at the University Hospital Aachen was named “Building of the Week” by the German e-magazine german-architekts.com. This striking structure, designed by OX2 Architekten of Aachen, Germany, marries a wide variety of construction technologies and materials […]
PUMA’s mobile fabric pod packs light
May 1st, 2012
By Jan M. Brenny PUMA®, the sport and lifestyle company, wanted a practical and high profile venue when it enlisted Inflate Products Ltd., a U.K.-based manufacturer of inflatable fabric pods, cubes and domes, to design a temporary structure for use at the Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA sponsors an entry in the round-the-world sailboat competition and […]
The story of “W,” a hotel façade
May 1st, 2012
The main lobby of the new W Hoboken Hotel and Residences, Hoboken, N.J., sends a modern and sophisticated message to guests with a floor-to-ceiling metal mesh façade framing the welcome desk. Flexible stainless steel metal fabric panels wrap the entire lobby wall and reflect cool purple-colored light back to visitors seeking accommodations, nightlife or a […]
Membrane makeover for swimming
May 1st, 2012
The Jamsil indoor swimming pool in Seoul, South Korea, hosted the Asian Games in 1986 and the Olympic Games in 1988, but fell on hard times. The Seoul Metropolitan Government graded the facility a “D” during a 2010 safety inspection. Enter Hanwha Polydreamer, a Seoul producer of PVC and PVC-coated products. By installing a UniTent […]
Fabric “racing fins” attract fans
May 1st, 2012
The world’s largest indoor theme park gives visitors the chance to experience fast and furious fun, Ferrari style. Ferrari World, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, takes the legendary Italian sports car to new speeds, with a family-friendly attraction offering rides, films, shops, restaurants and lodging, accented in red and steeped in all things Ferrari. The […]