Interested in knowing more about tensile fabric structures and the technology behind them? From yurts made out of animal skins to modern and even futuristic building schemes, this video series shows just how exciting and inspiring tensile membranes can be. This video is the final part in a four part overview of how tensile fabric structures can benefit a design scheme. Part four looks at the process of building a tensile fabric structure from design to installation and beyond. It identifies some of the design considerations which need to be made and how design decisions can effect everything from manufacture techniques through to methods of installation. Parts one, two, and three talk more in depth about the materials, structural forms, benefits and practicalities of introducing a tensile fabric structure into a design scheme. Part One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98QM_2Nje8 Part Two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2GRK3jyVE Part Three http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDc27PDLos Further information can be found at www.architen.com

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1. Thank you very much, your presentation is quite benefitial for students!
2. Hi , i am a architecture senior student , and i want to design for my senior project a tent just like the red Indians. so my question is what is the best shape to accomplish the red Indians tent and will it be possible ?
3. Hi I am a civil engineer I like your job and ideas I am really interesting to work in this field please could you tell me what kind of formation (training or diploma) is necessary to learn about tensile architecture THANKS    (sorry for my english :) )
4. Hi Jason, it shows on your video using an adhesive - what type of adhesive is that and what material is the membrane
5. Hi Christy, great question. 
   
   Fabric is patterened using a software package.  Patterns are electronically sent to our factory where gigantic rolls of fabric are rolled out on a cutting table and cut to the pattern in the most efficient method. 
   
   Once we have the separate fabric sections, we bond them together in various ways. Here is the bonding methods for the fabrics:
   
   -PVC: High frequency welding
   -PTFE: Heat induction welding
   -Silicon: High frequency welding
   -ETFE: Heat and pressure welding
   -Tenara: Bonding tape, heat and pressure
   
   I hope this answers your question.  I deliver a very inspiring, high energy, hour long CPD presentation on tensile fabric architecture. If you'd like to learn more, we can schedule something for your office.  mail@architen.com
   
   Thanks, Jason
6. Hi, what is the most efficient way to construct the seams for 
      - PTFE coated glass
      - PVC
      - Silicon coated glass
      - ETFE 
      - Tenara 
   
   Thanks! 
7. Are yo saying lump track? Or lev track? I can't find it in google, when you talk about the extrusions.