Fabric Structures in Architecture

*Fabric Structures in Architecture* covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to a discussion of the modern textiles of today. It covers relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes. In addition, a range of design considerations are discussed, with detailed information on installation and failure modes. A series of case studies from around the world accompany the discussion, illustrating the applications of textiles in architecture.

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Fabric Structures in Architecture covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to a discussion of the modern textiles of today. It covers relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes. In addition, a range of design considerations are discussed, with detailed information on installation and failure modes. A series of case studies from around the world accompany the discussion, illustrating the applications of textiles in architecture.

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Part I Fundamental principles and materials

Chapter 1: Introduction: the development of fabric structures in architecture
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of tensile architectural fabric structures
Chapter 3: Materials used for architectural fabric structures
Chapter 4: Structural behaviour of fabrics and coatings for architectural fabric structures
Chapter 5: Multi-layered tensile architectural structures
Chapter 6: High performance architectural membranes

Part II Design and installation of architectural fabric structures

Chapter 7: Lighting and the visual environment in architectural fabric structures
Chapter 8: Thermal behaviour in architectural fabric structures
Chapter 9: Acoustics in architectural fabric structures
Chapter 10: Environmental impact of architectural fabric structures
Chapter 11: Detailing for fabric architectural structures
Chapter 12: Installation of architectural fabric structures
Chapter 13: Understanding and overcoming failures associated with architectural fabric structures

Part II Applications and case studies

Chapter 14: Membrane claddings in architecture
Chapter 15: Architectural fabric structures in refurbishment, archaeological and cultural heritage areas
Chapter 16: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in China
Chapter 17: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Latin America
Chapter 18: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: Shopping Mall Titan Plaza, Bogotá, Columbia
Chapter 19: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in North America
Chapter 20: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: the example of Winter Garden, Verona, Italy
Chapter 21: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: the design and construction of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium and its context in the European fabric Structures Market