Category: Design & Engineering

Category: Design & Engineering

Tensile Membranes And Solar Panels

Can I Put Solar Panels On A Membrane Roof?

Design Inspiration & Advice
Asset Owners

Tensile Membranes And Solar Panels

An overview of the challenges integrating solar technology with tensile membrane structures.
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An Image of Lawn bowlers being protected from the sun by a canopy

Shade Matters: Tensile Membranes Protect Against UV

Technical Article
General

Sun Protection Under A Tensile Membrane Canopy

A brief overview of how tensile membrane structures can provide shade and help reduce exposure to harmful UV radiation.
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Gold Coast Airport Arrivals Plaza Monaco Modular Umbrella Walkway

Engineered Shade Structures vs. Shade Sails

Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers

Engineered Shade Structures

Learn why engineering is critical to delivering safe, durable and compliant shade structures.
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Sustainability of Architectural Fabrics

Are Membrane Structures Sustainable: Four Key Areas Of Sustainability

Technical Article
Architects & Engineers

Sustainability of Architectural Fabrics

Explore the environmental benefits and sustainability credentials of architectural fabric structures.
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Printed Shade Structures | The North Melbourne Circle Shade Structures at a Primary School | Cable Net Structures

Enhance your Membrane Structure With Printing

Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers

Printed Fabric Structures

See how printed membranes can enhance branding, wayfinding and architectural expression.
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Steel Surface Treatments For Tensile Structures

Steel Surface Treatments: A comaprison

Technical Article, Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers, Asset Owners

Steel Surface Treatments For Tensile Structures

We compare common steel finishing options and their suitability for tensile structure applications.
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Warner Stand at Lords is an example of Timber and Membrane Structures

Timber & Membrane Design

Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers

Good With Wood; Timber and Membrane Structures

The Aesthetic Appeal of Timber and Membrane Structures Combining timber and tensile membranes creates distinctive architectural structures that balance the warmth of wood with the lightness and translucency of membrane. Translucent membrane cladding allows natural light to enter the building, while natural timber, Glulam or CLT structures create a warm and natural interior environment. These... View Article
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Shore School Pool ETFE Skylight

Membranes Can Help to Enhance Natural Light In Building Design

Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers, General, Sports Clubs

The Benefits of Natural Light in Architecture

Discover the benefits of daylighting and how tensile structures contribute to healthier built environments.
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Tensile Membrane Product Range

We briefly look at the difference between PVC and PTFE for Architectural Fabric Structures.

Technical Article, Design Inspiration & Advice
Architects & Engineers

PTFE vs PVC Membrane Comparison

Compare the performance, lifespan and suitability of PTFE and PVC membrane materials - the two most popular materials used in architectural fabric structure construction.
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Tensile Membrane Trends

5 Top Trends in Tensile Membranes

Strategic Insights, Industry News
Architects & Engineers

5 Top Trends in Tensile Membranes

In our continuous pursuit of limitless possibilities of membrane architecture, MakMax Australia pursues the latest trends arising in the tensile membrane industry to create innovative architectural fabric structures for all industries.  Looking at 5 top trends in tensile membranes, the industry continues to grow and more architects and project developers are turning to lightweight fabrics... View Article
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