Tag Archives: Membrane Structures

Major Works Maintenance Capability.   With over 40 years of experience in the tensile membrane industry, MakMax has an unrivalled large-scale public works capability in both the design and construction of new projects, as well as the ability to service tensile membrane repairs, remediation and replacements of existing structures. When it comes to major infrastructure… View Article

HPE Lessons Without the Weather Drama Every HPE (or PE) teacher knows the challenge of coming up with a last-minute “indoor theory lesson” when the clouds roll in. A sports court roof like the MakMax TensoSport turns that frustration into freedom. Designed for Australian schools, it keeps outdoor health and psychical education classes running all… View Article

Integrating solar panels into tensile membrane canopies is a question we often hear from our clients. On the surface, it seems like a natural fit: combine shade and shelter with renewable energy generation for enhanced sustainability. However, several technical and design challenges mean it’s not quite that simple – yet. The Challenges of Adding Solar… View Article

In early June, a small contingent from MakMax Australia had the privilege of travelling to our global head office in Osaka for the Taiyo Group Global Meeting, an incredible gathering of expertise from across the Taiyo/MakMax family of companies. The event brought together colleagues from across our international network; Birdair (USA), Taiyo Europe (Germany), Taiyo… View Article

When playing sport or spending time under a tensile membrane roof or shade structure, you might wonder how effective these fabric structures are at protecting you from harmful sun exposure. While terms like SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are well-known to the general public, measuring sun protection for tensile membranes involves a different approach. Instead, we… View Article

Like any outdoor structure, roofing over sporting facilities can sometimes attract birds looking for warmth, shelter, and a dry place to rest. Bird control measures for shade structures are important to consider, as birds are often drawn to the same protective qualities that make these canopies beneficial to people. While we design canopies to minimise… View Article

Australia’s intense sunlight and harsh environment make shade structures a vital part of our built landscape. Schools, sporting venues, retail precincts, hospitality outlets and public spaces can all benefit from our range of premium-quality engineered shade structures, designed to offer UV protection, outdoor comfort and long life-span. Why We Need Shade Structures With one of… View Article

Investing in a quality architectural umbrella adds both style and functionality to your outdoor space. To maximise the lifespan of your architectural umbrella, it’s crucial to establish a regular maintenance routine, which includes periodically cleaning your architectural umbrella. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to keep your umbrella in top-notch condition,… View Article

When assessing the sustainability of architectural fabric structures, there are four key areas that MakMax addresses; the manufacturing process, overall embodied carbon of a structure, the lifecycle assessment of a structure and the use of materials that can be recycled at the end of their usable life. MANUFACTURING The environmental advantages of tensile membrane materials… View Article

Offering even more avenues to express creativity and individuality in architectural design, the integration of custom patterns and artwork into printed fabric structures provides architects, designers, and clients with a versatile canvas to showcase visually striking designs that also serve practical purposes. Shade Structures One of the primary applications for printed fabric structures is their… View Article