Learn the 5 steps necessary to have a good fabric structure experience

1. 5 steps to a successful Fabric Structure experience Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

2. Step 1. Do your research…then Design Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

3. Designing Architectural Fabric Structures “ It’s basically steel, fabric and cables, but its not as easy (or hard) as it looks”

5. Designing Architectural Fabric Structures (cont.) Form Finding 101 There is no substitute for a “hands on” approach…

6. Hypar

7. Cone

8. Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com Vault

12. Designing Architectural Fabric Structures (cont.) In Designing Fabric Structures… Form, Function, Fabric are one and the same

19. Step 2. Pick the right fabric. Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

20. Available Materials (cont.) Selecting the proper Fabric “ size does matter” Fabrics for Today and Tomorrow: “ the key is finding the right fabric for the right application”

28. Step 3. Pick the right components Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

29. Components and Details Design and Engineering Criteria “ The engineer’s and designer’s aesthetics”

33. Components and Details (cont.) Hardware Stainless steel, Galvanized or Custom finishes

34. “ A Fabric Structure is made like a well tailored suit” Step 4. Understand the process. Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

39. Step 5. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com

41. A Tour of Fabric Structures Walkway Convention Centers

42. Retail

43. Hotels Casinos

44. Covered Parking

45. Outdoor Dining

46. Signage Theme Parks

47. Food Courts

48. Walkways

49. The use of colors

50. Urban Waterfront

51. Recreation

52. Band shells

53. Interior sun shading Exterior Sun Shading

54. Supermarkets Farmers Market

55. Marquee

56. Parks and Recreation

57. Amphitheaters

58. New Construction Renovations

59. Playgrounds

60. Gas Stations Grandstands

61. Walkways

62. Transit

63. Custom Umbrellas

64. Sports Schools

65. Projected Images Textile Facades

66. Thank You Samuel J. Armijos, AIA, www.fabric architect .com