3D exhibit space acts as environmental enclosure

August 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Graphics, Projects

[Fabric Images Inc.] Elgin, Ill., U.S.A. The surround of this 20-foot-by-40-foot exhibit space for 3D at the 2008 Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas, Nev., was designed to act as an environmental enclosure and a canvas for lighting and projection, adding to the attendee experience. Designed and fabricated …
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Fabric benefits tight exhibits market

August 1, 2009  |  Business, Fabric Structures, Features, Graphics, Projects

Fabric exhibits transcend economic and environmental concerns for a natural fit in a tight market. By Barb Ernster No one disputes the fact that the exhibits market is hurting, but exhibit builders are not dismayed. They’re adapting to new demands for efficient, economical and longer-lasting d…
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Advanced Textiles 2009

August 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Fabric Structures, Industry News, Markets

IFAI’s European-U.S. networking conference fosters innovation and strategic partnerships. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh and Galynn Nordstrom According to Italian director Federico Fellini, “the only true realist is the visionary.” Advanced Textiles ’09 (AT ’09), which took pl…
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Wimbledon’s new retractable roof lets the match continue

July 27, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Projects

By Abbie Yarger Throughout the world, sports venues are being built or remodeled to include retractable roofs. In areas where bad weather can cause delays that disappoint fans and players alike, these roofs allow games to continue. That’s why the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) wanted a r…
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Fabric canopy helps cantina practice sustainability

July 15, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Fabric Structures

The new Sante Fe Opera cantina observes sustainable conventions and leaves the patrons fed and dry. I love sitting underneath the canopy at the Cantina on a rainy day,” says architect Hugh Hardy, principal of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture, designer of the new Sante Fe Opera dining facili…
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Cooley Group produces unique architectural fabric

July 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Products

Cooley’s Weathertyte® architectural fabric has waterproof properties, flame resistance, and a unique look and feel. Now Cooley is introducing an 11-ounce Weathertyte® Lite, which offers the same overall benefits as Weathertyte, but its lighter weight makes for easier handling. Applicat…
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Gale Pacific offers fire-retardant knitted shade cloth

July 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Fabric Structures, Products

The Synthesis AF-350 knitted shade cloth is a fire-retardant fabric specifically designed for large-scale architectural tension structures and shade covers. The heavy-duty design, featuring a close-knit pattern, provides high strength and dimensional stability and a 10-year UV-degradation warranty. …
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Lonas Lorenzo constructs variety of textile and tension structures

July 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Products

With 35 years of experience in handling plasticized textiles, Lonas Lorenzo is a South American pioneer in the engineering and construction of architectural textile and tension structures. Any type of space can be covered—such as stadiums, fairgrounds and shopping malls—using the most ad…
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MPanel Software releases tensile structure design software

July 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Products

MPanel-R is the new tensile structure design software from Meliar Design. MPanel incorporates a set of form-finding and patterning tools that work as an add-on toolbar inside Rhinoceros® CAD software. A sister product for the company’s flagship, MPanel, which works inside the AutoCAD platf…
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Taconic offers line of architectural fabric

July 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Products

Taconic’s Solus® line is a collection of multi-layer architectural fabrics comprised of PTF-coated Fiberglas® fabric for interior and structural applications. Lightweight, energy efficient, flexible, weldable and fire resistant, Solus is coated on both sides with PTFE and is translucen…
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