Fabric Structure Terminology LARGE SCALE Air-inflated – uses air-pressurised membrane beams, arches or other elements to enclose space. Occupants of such a structure do not occupy the pressurised area used to support the structure. Air-supported – in which the structure’s…
Tensile structure specialist and architect Nicholas Goldsmith FAIA, in his new book Mass to Membrane, argues persuasively for the importance of lighter, stronger, more flexible buildings. “Today we are at the cusp of developing even lighter building technologies, including structural…
The Fabric Structures Committee of Specialised Textiles Association has developed a consumer checklist for the installation of shade sails. The checklist aims to assist and educate consumers who may be engaging the services of a contractor to install a shade…
This 200m long parking lot has a spectactular looking stand alone structures covering and protecting the cars underneath it.
This large scale inflatable art work title 'Microcosm' was installed at Tamarama Beach for Sculpture by the Sea.
