Anatomy of a Tension Structure
The process of designing and building a tension structure
Sponsored by FabriTec Structures
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the forms and uses of fabric structure design.
- Examine available materials, components, and hardware used in tensile architecture.
- Assess the fabrication and installation processes of fabric structures.
- Review case studies of different PTFE and PVC tension structures.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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The Anatomy of a Tension Structure course provides instruction on common tensile membrane structure forms and uses, commonly used materials, components, and hardware, how structures are fabricated and installed, along with a few case study projects.

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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in July 2019