IFAI Expo 2018

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Standing Out with Tensile Structures (Room 301)

15 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Classroom Education, Pre-Expo Conference: Shade and Weather Protection

What makes a tensile structure successful? What makes them stand out from their competition? What areas of expertise are required to develop them from a sketch to completion? How do they fit with conventional buildings? How does different climates affect them? How do they work with the LEED design guidelines? Attendees will be given a set of tools to approach tensile projects with an understanding of the basic building blocks, a basic understanding of the different structural types, a sense of the effects of climate on different material types, a basic understanding of acoustics and insulation and an appreciation of lighting these structures.