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Under the (fabric) roof
March 23rd, 2011
The 16th international workshop of Textile Roofs will take place at the Technical University of Berlin, May 30 – June 1, 2011 At the popular summer workshop on the design and practical realization of architectural membrane structures, participants can expect this year to hear presentations from guest lecturers Said El Sayad, of Hightex GmbH, Rimsting, […]
Design Competition: Information Pavilion for the 2012 London Olympics
March 23rd, 2011
Now is your chance to impress the judges with your lightweight, fabric structure designs. The 2012 London Olympic committee has launched a design challenge for a temporary information structure. According to the competition website: “The aim of this International competition is to design a temporary, freestanding information pavilion within the world famous Trafalgar Square in […]
The master’s course
March 16th, 2011
Debut of the 6th international master course in membrane structures In the annual tradition held on the campus of Anhalt University, a day-long symposium will kick off this year’s master course in membrane structure design by discussing the special topic of IMS-Ethiopia (Institute for Membrane and Shell Technologies-Ethiopia) and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit […]
Todd Dalland honored with award
February 14th, 2011
Todd Dalland — co-founder and president of FTL Solar and a LEED Green Associate and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (F.A.I.A.), received the Bruce W. Wodetzki Award at the IFAI Tent Expo 2011, presented by J.D. Howell, former Wodetzki recipient. This award is the tent rental industry’s highest honor, presented only to individuals […]
It’s time for the Specialty Fabrics Review 2011 New Fabric Showcase
February 9th, 2011
To all fabric suppliers: Deadline: Feb. 15, 2011 The editors of Specialty Fabrics Review are requesting that suppliers of fabric to the technical fabrics industry send information and images about their latest fabric innovations, to be published in the April and May 2011 issues of the magazine. All fabric manufacturers supplying material to the industry […]
Miller Weldmaster hits the road with ‘Roadshow’
January 27th, 2011
The Miller Roadshow, a traveling exhibit by Miller Weldmaster, is set to begin its 2011 itinerary in Florida, according to a press release from the company. The peripatetic Roadshow is actually a tradeshow that goes to MW’s customers and would-be customers. Eric Helmick is the Roadshow tech who offers advice and demonstrates the company’s machines. […]
IFAI launches new website
January 20th, 2011
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has launched a new website to better serve its members and the specialty fabrics industry as a whole. The site features an event calendar, news blog, news feeds from the association’s seven magazine websites, revamped bookstore and information on IFAI interest groups and services. Non-members can easily join the […]
Ronstan launches AIA CES course for architects
January 10th, 2011
Ronstan Tensile Architecture, Portsmouth, R.I., has launched its continuing education course, “Exploring the Naturally Sustainable Form of Tensile Architecture,” on The Continuing Architect, an online educational platform. Accredited by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES), successful completion of the course earns one hour toward learning unit requirements, including the health, safety […]
Bamboo German-Chinese House
January 1st, 2011
Germany and China—Moving Ahead Together Expo 2010, Shanghai By Mason Riddle What’s not to love about the German-Chinese House (GCH) designed by architect Markus Heinsdorff for Shanghai’s Expo 2010. Aesthetically provocative, eco-friendly and functional, GCH was a sort of new-age dream house. Visitors loved it. Organizers loved it. And a review, published in Munich’s respected […]
More fabric in Shanghai
January 1st, 2011
As testament to the popularity of fabric for temporary world fair pavilions, Norway’s presence at the Shanghai Expo 2010 was found in a wood and tensile canopy structure designed by Norwegian architects Helen and Hard AS. Although Expo 2010 has ended, the design is part of a new exhibition at the Scandinavia House, New York […]