New resources from the Fabric Structures Association

May 1, 2014  |  News

The Fabric Structures Association, a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, recently published two informative white papers for the fabric structures industry. Please feel free to share these documents with architects, engineers, code officials and others related to the indust…
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Architecture scholarships available

May 1, 2014  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation awards 10 scholarships that cover tuition expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school for students interested in a career in the specialty fabrics industry or are otherwise associated with the industry. There is one Architecture Student Scholar…
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Phifer expands SunTex 95 line

May 1, 2014  |  News

Ahead of the impending summer heat wave, Phifer Inc. added two hues to its new SunTex 95 exterior sun control product line. Chestnut and Sand will complement the current six neutral color options in this fabric collection designed for exterior roller shade applications. Made from vinyl-coated polyes…
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Education: Fabric Architectural Structures and Bauhaus Today

April 1, 2014  |  News

Prof. Dr. Ing. Robert Off, Director of IMS e.V. Anhalt University, from Germany, will take attendees on an educational journey to explore and discover the fascinating world of tensioned fabric architectural and structural expressions, cable nets, and pneumatic forms from the prospective of their app…
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Awning trends and consumer desires from R+T Stuttgart

April 1, 2014  |  News

FabricArchitectureMag.com | April 2014 New sector solutions for roller shutters, doors/gates, and sun protection systems are presented every three years at R+T in Stuttgart, Germany. The trade-fair presents industry information, providing a preview of awning trends expected within the next year. Bas…
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Shigeru Ban named Pritzker Laureate 2014

March 31, 2014  |  News

The Pritzker Jury has awarded Japanese architect Shigeru Ban the 2014 Pritzker Prize. Ban is the 38th recipient of the award and its seventh Japanese recipient. “Shigeru Ban’s commitment to humanitarian causes through his disaster relief work is an example for all,” said Tom Pritzk…
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Sattler Corp. reorganizes staff

March 1, 2014  |  News

The North American arm of global performance fabric manufacturer Sattler AG reorganized its Sattler Corp. marketing team effective Feb. 1, 2014. Jeff Jimison, the VP sales marine, has left the organization to pursue other interests. Steve Weiss, current VP sales awning, will be responsible for the m…
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Futureguard Building Products has a new face in the south

March 1, 2014  |  News

Futureguard Building Products, manufacturer of NuImage and Bel-Aire awnings, hired Clark Jepson as its new south eastern dealer sales representative. Based in Tampa Fla., Jepson’s territory covers from Florida to Texas and up to North Carolina. Jepson is a U.S. Navy veteran with a varied backg…
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T-ChIP program offers innovative textile chemical hazard and risk assessment

March 1, 2014  |  News

T-ChIP™ the new Textile Chemical Information Profile program, is a chemical hazard and risk assessment program designed by textile chemistry experts specifically for textile and textile chemical manufacturers. Manufacturers confidentially submit information about their commercial textile chemi…
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Architects issue 2014 ‘Punch List’ for Congress

February 1, 2014  |  News

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced its “punch list” for Congress that, if completed, will ignite the construction economy by spurring much needed improvements in energy efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency and create jobs for small business. “America needs to…
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