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Architectural umbrellas - Fabric Architect

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About Us - Fabric Architect

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Sam Armijos, AIA. My name is Sam Armijos. And I am President of Fabric Architect LLC. I have been helping people with their fabric structures since 1985. For me, it all started in Bologna, Italy where I studied one summer in Architecture School at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The city is famous for its elegant and extensive arcades which make it possible to walk for long distances sheltered from the rain, the snow, the hot summer sun. Since then, I've worked with U.S., German, B...WW No...

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FAQ - Fabric Architect

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):. 1 How much do tensile structures cost? Price per Square foot of common tensile structure materials (2016) based on a min. surface area of 5,000 sqft (500 sqm). Teflon coated fiberglass (PTFE): $50-100 sqft. Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE): $75-150 sqft. Vinyl Coated Polyester (PVC): $25-100 sqft. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE): $25-50 sqft. Here is a basic rule of thumb:. Plan Area (Length x Width) X Shape Factor (H) = Surface Area. What is it being used for?

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Tents - Fabric Architect

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Tents come in all shapes and sizes from camping tents to yurts, pole tents and tension tents. Tents are usually engineered for wind loads below the common building code so they need to be take down periodically or modified to take the high loads. Tents are now made so they can easily incorporate sidewalls, flooring, lighting, etc. Flying Mast Tent Tops. 89 Glenroy Road East, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

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Bandshells - Fabric Architect

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Free standing canopies make great Band Shells when they are designed properly so that they reflect sound or offer a great backdrop for performers. This was is in Landsdale, P for their Rotary Club. Makes a great product for a fundraiser or Naming right to a local park or public space. Central Park Band Shell. Cool steel frame structure with fabric clad roof. Temporary structure. I see it all the time on Good Morning America Summer Concert Series. I worked on the recover.

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Canopies - Fabric Architect

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This one is at the Pentagon. I've done a number High Security and inspections stations and these kind of canopies are perfect at car dealerships too for detailing and those snowing seasons. This was is at Bard College in Upstate New York. Designed for heavy wind and snow, its an architectural feature which joins two buildings. Free standing canopies can have large cantilevers. When they do, they can be great covered parking structures. Here is an example of one I did in New York.

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Awnings - Fabric Architect

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There are so many brands out there. The key is finding one that provides parts and service. If you are just buying one that opens manually, just make sure parts are available. If you buy a motorized systems, make sure there is service available. I can provide you with both. I've installed retractable awnings in urban, hard to get to spaces in New York City and suburban homes. 89 Glenroy Road East, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

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Resource Guide - Fabric Architect

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Is a visual resource book with images of awnings, umbrellas, interiors, tents, shade structures, textile facades and custom fabric structures built around the world. As an added feature, Fabric Architecture includes six (6) actual fabric samples, giving you the opportunity to see and feel some of the materials available. It was created to show what you can do with architectural fabrics. Its a "coffee-table style" book with a lot of picture and clear text. 89 Glenroy Road East, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

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Structure Types - Fabric Architect

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Most mast-supported structures can rely on the fabric’s structural characteristic without the need of additional support, but as these structures get larger, radial cables are required. In addition, as a precaution, safety cables are installed above the membrane from mast to mast and to the ground so that in the event the membrane fails, the mast will stay erected. Point-supported structures are forms with a minimum of four points of attachment with either straight or curved edges that produce a clear sp...