Tag Archives: Membrane Structures

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

A tensile membrane structure is nothing without the supporting steel frame. A well-engineered steel frame provides the necessary structural integrity and resistance to external forces such as wind, rain, and seismic loads. It must also be able to accommodate the varying stresses and strains that result from changes in temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors…. View Article

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

Allowing natural light into a building is an essential element of architecture, and it can significantly impact the quality of a building’s design, function, and the well-being of its occupants. Skylights, atriums and fabric-mesh facades are three examples of architectural features that can provide ample natural light to a building’s interior. Here are some benefits… View Article

MakMax Tensile Membrane Structures With over 100 years of experience in the tensile membrane business, MakMax Australia, and the rest of our Taiyo Kogyo Group family have been fortunate to have constructed hundreds of  tensile membrane projects all over the world. Two of the most common tensile membranes for use in Architectural Fabric Structures use… View Article

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

To compare the fire performance of different membranes, we have looked at the four main categories of tensile membrane materials. Within these tensile membrane categories, there is a huge range of different products from many manufacturers. Listed in the table below are some example results that show a typical material fire-testing performance for each main… View Article

EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR TENSILE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE To maximise the lifespan and maintain warranties of your tensile membrane structure, a regular routine inspection and maintenance program will help identify potential environmental impacts and standard wear and tear. Our commitment to clients extends beyond the project completion date with a range of additional services offered… View Article

Thanks in part to our warm climate and love of the outdoors, the tensile membrane shade-structure market in Australia has continued to thrive, even in the uncertainty of 2020. MakMax Australia has continued to create exciting projects under our core capability pillars; Custom Fabric Structures, Standard/Modular Fabric Structures, and Architectural Umbrellas. Custom Fabric Structures High… View Article