Tensile

Fabric

Membrane

Design

Engineering

Architecture & more.....

Tensile Membrane
structures make iconic
architectural statements
that define a building.
Airsculpt has been
designing, engineering and
installing tensile membrane
structures across Europe for
over 15-years. Our
engineers have provided
assistance on numerous
world renowned buildings
and structures.

Let your
imagination run
wild.

Contact

0844 8111 382

Freedom
Let us show you the freedoms of
Fabric architecture; its fluidity and function.
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Email: info@airsculpt.com

Why you should be looking

at tensile fabric
structures.
Tensile or tensioned fabric structures have been with us since the
early dawn of man.; offering protective covering and sheltering
from the elements in forms of yurts, sail shades and other tent
forming structures. There is now evidence that the Romans even
created tensile fabric shade covering for the Colosseum to protect
audiences and gladiators from the suns powerful rays.
However, tensile membrane structures didnt really take off in the
modern era until the German Architect Frei Otto opened
everyones eyes to what could be created with a deeper
understanding of fabric and cable engineering.
The ability of fabric to form double curvature surfaces and helixes,
together with its inherent translucent qualities has always been
attractive for designers. However, with the advent of computer
form finding and the development of reliable structural fabrics that
offer lifespan of up to 30 or 50 years, the world of tensile structures
has taken a giant leap forward!
Tensile fabric architecture now offers the ability for architects to do
things once thought impossible..........and at the same time
reducing construction costs.

Tensile Membrane Architecture is now used across the

globe to provide breathtaking and iconic buildings. It is
also used to solve construction issues which no other
design medium can.

Many more structures

than you think of could
only have been built using
the engineering and form
finding properties of
Tensile Fabric
Membrane
construction.

The benefits of Tensile

Fabric Structures
Cost efficiency
Tensioned membrane architecture offers both the structure and the roofing shell in one. Depending upon the requirements,
shaped fabrics under tension can span large areas at dramatically reduced costs compared with conventional roofing systems. They
are also erected more efficiently reducing costs even further.
Design Freedom
Being a flexible and highly formable system, tensile fabric membranes are able to be formed into breathtakingly spectacular
designs. This allows architect to do things unthinkable with conventional construction materials. A well designed tensile structure
instantly adds to a building aesthetics, giving it notoriety whilst improving its functionality.
Noise pollution
Fabric roofing structures provide not only the benefit of reducing climatic noise from rain, hail and wind, but also the curved
construction diffuses both internal and external sounds, whilst absorbing them at the same time. This dramatically improves noise
pollution.
Lower energy costs
Tensioned fabric structures have high sun reflecting properties and low absorbency of sunlight. This greatly reduces the solar
energy and heat that enters the structure, whilst still maintaining constant internal temperatures. Translucent materials provide a
comfortable and natural light source, removing the need for artificial lighting during the daytime reducing energy cost even further.
Increased branding
Adding corporate identity to the fabric membrane provides a perfect opportunity to improve notability and visual marketing of a
company or promotional brand. Illuminated correctly, they also enhance branding at night and enforce market positioning.
Tensioned fabric architecture offers the ability to exploit underutilised space whilst increasing brand positioning at the same time.
Semi-permanent nature
Tension membrane structures historically have been closely tied to major events such as exhibitions, where shelters are needed
for short periods of time. Tension Fabric structures can be easily designed for rapid relocation and re-erection; making them
perfect for high impact event structures. Not only does this help with practicality it also helps with planning permission for fixed
term structures.

There are many more benefits which tension membrane structures provide. Contact us
directly to discover more reasons as to why you should be taking a closer look at
tensile fabric architecture.

Why you should be talking

to Airsculpt Limited
Airsculpt has been designing, engineering, manufacturing and
installing quality Tensile Fabric structures across Europe for over
15-years. Our tensile engineers have provided assistance to
numerous renowned Architect firms and worked on some truly
iconic structures such as Ferrari World. With access to the latest
industry leading engineering software we are able to ensure all
our structures fully company to EU building regulations. We are
also able to sign off all our work with the appropriate EU
accredited stamp.
Our Form Finding, Load State Analysis and Cutting Pattern
Generation services have also been utilised by industry
competitors due to our cost efficiency.
Airsculpt also has the rare ability to provide full in-house
manufacturing via our European facilities. This not only ensures
the high quality of our structures, but enables us to compete
against cheap imports from the Far East and Asia.
This makes us one of The most competitively priced

design, engineering and manufacturing firms of Tensile

Fabric Architecture in the industry.

Just small selection of

some of the projects we
have worked on.

Quick Summary
Airsculpt is able to work on the smallest of projects right up to some of the largest tensile
projects imaginable.
Airsculpt offers a full range of services from design through to installation and maintenance
We can also provide as much or as little assistance as is required.
Airsculpt is one the most competitively priced Tensile Fabric Architecture firms in the industry
and were based in the UK.
We have some the most renowned Tensile Engineers at our disposal.
We have extensive knowledge of all industry sectors including, Retail, Commercial, Hospitality,
Local Government, Residential and Landscape.
Our structures are designed to comply with all local and geographical building remits and
follow the European Design Guide for Surface Tensile Structures. All appropriate paper work is
provided.
We have access to the latest fabrics, design and construction technologies.
We are able to provide project management from conception through to completion.
And lastly We pride ourselves on providing exemplary customer service.

Contact

Tel: 0844 8111382 Email: info@airsculpt.com

Experts in fabric architecture and design

Web: www.airsculpt.com