To most people, textile architecture is synonymous with spectacular spans of fabric and expressive design. Textile building envelopes are also becoming increasingly common, however. And not only are new and sophisticated characteristics continually being realised in fabrics, but these materials are now delivering the proof of their projected longevity. From 9 to 12 May 2017, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will reflect the state of developments in this field and point towards its future. An early example of textile architecture is the membrane roof of the “Nature Stage” for the Karl May Festival in Elspe, Westphalia. When it was completed in 1978, it was the largest winter-proof roof construction of its kind in Europe, providing 4,400 spectators protection from the sun and rain. Although the roof showed no weaknesses even after 37 years of constant exposure to the elements and could have done a perfect job for many years to come, the building owner wanted to freshen up the colour, and… continue
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