Discovery improves conductivity in composites

February 1, 2017  |  News

Although the use of composites in architecture and construction has not yet reached the adoption levels of the aerospace or transportation sectors, there are growing trends of interest and developments that could see more use of composites in buildings. One such harbinger is the recent announcement …
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Mesh-wrapped “Globe Theatre” proposed for travel

February 1, 2017  |  News

As recently reported in the Architect’s Newspaper, Angus Vail, a rock music business manager from New Zealand, wants to build a Shakespearean Globe Theater in Detroit. “But rather than a heavy timber and plaster structure, like the 16th century version, he wants to build it out of shipping conta…
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Student project with air-inflated fabric beams wins IFAI award

December 19, 2016  |  News

A University of Massachusetts Lowell student engineering team won a 2016 IFAI International Achievement Award for students and placed 2nd Overall Winners at the 2016 Collegiate Wind Competition, a national engineering student challenge administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).* The UMass …
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Fabric Images Inc. adds 16 foot dye sublimation print technology

December 19, 2016  |  News

Fabric Images Inc. has announced the expansion of its Superwide XL dye sublimation print offerings with the addition of a new 16 foot wide Black Widow dye sublimation printer. This new offering will afford clients high-definition quality, cost effective graphics at widths up to 16 feet, allowing ten…
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Zabek retires from Seaman

December 19, 2016  |  News

Seaman Corporation has announced the retirement of Ed Zabek after 29 years of service. Most recently Zabek served as regional sales manager in the eastern U. S. “Ed brought a business perspective to Seaman Corporation that was unique in our industry,” says Felon Wilson, industrial fabrics busine…
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FabriTec Structures awarded Atlanta airport project

December 19, 2016  |  News

FabriTec Structures LLC has been selected to complete the final design, engineering, fabrication and installation of a massive ETFE roofing system as part of the $6 billion, 20-year expansion and modernization initiative at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (Ga.) International Airport. The contract was awa…
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London Science Museum opens Hadid-designed mathematics exhibit

December 19, 2016  |  News

In December 2016, the London Science Museum opened an inspirational new mathematics gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Mathematics: The Winton Gallery brings together remarkable stories, historical artifacts and design to highlight the central role of mathematical practice in all our lives …
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Sustainability Symposium 2017: Ready for Anything

December 1, 2016  |  News

A note from Sara Gutterman, CEO, Green Builder Dear fellow green building professionals, Given the results of the election, our work in the green building and sustainability arena has become more important than ever. It’s paramount that we continue to spread the message that green building is not …
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Cooltra Shade from Vicar International

December 1, 2016  |  News

Vicar International is now stocking Cooltra Shade in the most popular colors—Desert Tan, Aqua Blue, Black and Forest Green. Genplus Corp. has been manufacturing Cooltra Shade for more than 15 years and supplying this product to harsh areas all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Midd…
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SEFAR® TENARA® fabric meets California Title 19 flame resistant regulations

December 1, 2016  |  News

Product configured to provide safer design and stronger performance SEFAR® Architecture’s TENARA® Fabric is now a registered flame-resistant product under California Title 19, established by the California State Fire Marshal. As a Title 19 registered product, TENARA Fabric expands the applicatio…
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