Defying Gravity With Tensile Architecture

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Credits: 1 LU,1 SD,1 HSW
Available Until: 4/25/2013
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By the end of this course, you will be able to compare and contrast the benefits of tensile architecture and structures over traditional building techniques, you will be able to identify the complete process-from design through construction-for creating a tensile structure, you will be able to list at least three types of membrane materials and describe key properties and performance attributes of each, and list three major benefits of a new insulated composite membrane material.

Birdair, Inc.

With over 50 years of service, Birdair is practiced and adept at working as a key member of the client's building team to design and build long-span and large custom tensile structures, including tensile fabric membrane roofs. Birdair's expertise as a specialty contractor provides a solid platform for both consultative and contract services for all stages of a project life cycle. Birdair is committed to the ongoing development in the field of tensile architecture, working diligently to further promote the most modern technology available and to continually innovate signature, award-winning designs.

 

User Comments

“Once again, this was a very good course as an overview of tinsile structures and their application within the built environment.” - Chris, 1/16/2012

“A very good overview of this product” - William, 1/9/2012

“A very pretty presentation if nothing else. Helpful.” - Jim, 11/22/2011

“interesting current product information” - Devin, 8/2/2011

“This course was quite informative, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Lumira experiment. Very cool product and impressive projects!” - Jennifer, 7/27/2011

“Very informative - mostly enjoyed seeing various applications around the world - inspiring! Also found the innovative insulation product quite intriguing w/ great potential in other uses as well.” - Brian, 7/27/2011, 5/5 stars

“Very well produced and easily comprehended.” - Michael, 7/15/2011, 5/5 stars

 

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