Function meets beauty

May 4, 2015  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Torch-shaped fabric canopies light way for Staten Island commuters. By Kathy Carlson The elegant array of 12 torch-shaped canopies glowing with diffused lights has made the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal a more functional–and beautiful–way for commuters to experience New York’s landsc…
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Architecture Billings Index accelerates in March

May 1, 2015  |  News

For the second consecutive month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a modest increase in design activity in March. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spend…
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AIA selects top green projects

May 1, 2015  |  News

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The COTE Top Ten Awards program, now in its 19th year, is the profession’s m…
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OEKO-TEX launches Made in Green traceable consumer label

May 1, 2015  |  News

For more than 20 years, OEKO-TEX® has been a reliable partner for textile companies committed to human-ecologically safe products and the implementation of more sustainable manufacturing. The newest addition to the product portfolio is Made in Green by OEKO-TEX®—a traceable product label that al…
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Birdair Purify Mesh 30 Membrane

May 1, 2015  |  News

Purify Mesh 30, launched by Taiyo Kogyo Corp., is a PVC mesh membrane that incorporates TiO2 photocatalyst coating for building façade applications. Birdair, a member of the Taiyo Kogyo Group, will carry Purify Mesh 30, providing it primarily for its North American customer base. Openings in the me…
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International Achievement Award entries due June 30

May 1, 2015  |  News

Annual competition promotes awareness of specialty fabrics. Entries for IFAI’s annual International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition are due June 30. The goal of the International Achievement Award competition is to promote awareness of specialty fabrics used in a variety of products and appli…
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Soccer stadium canopies

May 1, 2015  |  Features

Unique and dynamic fabric canopies provide year-round shade and weather protection. By Jake Kulju As soccer gains in popularity across the United States, so does spectatorship. Lynn University of Boca Raton, Fla., has such a dedicated soccer fan base that they invested in large fabric canopies to sh…
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The role of fabric structures in architecture (Part 1)

May 1, 2015  |  Features

Fabric structures are a superior choice in many types of applications. By Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, President, Fabric Architect LLC Fabric structures have played and continue to play a huge role in architecture. Thirty years ago, the Haj Terminal in Saudi Arabia was on the cover of design and construc…
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