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Orchestra requests tent seating for 1,700, tall enough for a bus

May 1, 2023  |  Features

With a large hospital fundraiser coming up, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wanted to temporarily expand its home at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Imaginative shade structures

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Shading in public places has always served a function, but until recently, its look was an afterthought. Now, fabricators are getting more creative than ever with shade structures, covering everything from resort pools to outdoor music venues. Check out these innovative shade structures that excel a…
Mar Ricketts and Guildworks soar to new heights

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Growing up in Maryland, Mar Ricketts liked flying kites and architecture, two interests that continue to influence him today.
ETFE enhances Oregon stadium acoustics, fan experience

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Envisioned as the “finest track and field facility in the world,” the reimagined Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore., is designed to give University of Oregon’s (UO) student athletes, and athletes from around the world, an unparalleled stage on which to push the limits of what is possible.
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Simplifying sustainability

March 1, 2023  |  Features

There is an abundance of information available about sustainability that, while conveying much, can lack clarity. A simpler directive regarding sustainability would be this: If you produce something, to be “sustainable” (leaving aside the social aspects for the moment) you need to:
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Cold weather safety tips to protect workers

March 1, 2023  |  Features

As we head into December, it’s important to be prepared for the oncoming winter weather. In this article, we’re detailing the extreme risks associated with winter weather and sharing our top cold weather safety tips to protect your workers on outdoor jobsites.
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Pat Perry Tent

March 1, 2023  |  Features

To help the Virginia Arts Festival celebrate its 25th Anniversary at a new venue, a new custom tent was needed. Tents LLC, of Frederick, Md., approached the Tukwila, Wash.-based Rainier Tent with a bold and creative idea for the Pat “Bunny” Perry Pavilion, a staple for the annual festival. Raini…
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Concrete buildings from inflatables

February 1, 2023  |  Features

A New York-based start-up called Automatic Construction has developed a way to create quick construction using inflatable flexible formwork.
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Nothing to hide

February 1, 2023  |  Features

Empty shelves and rising prices are constant reminders of the many challenges and disruptions that continue to plague the complex supply chains that span the globe. But supply chain transparency is moving to the fore, with consumers and regulators paying ever more attention to where products are sou…
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Tern Point Shade Renovation

February 1, 2023  |  Features

Sometimes building a home to capitalize on the view of its surroundings may introduce some unintended problems.