Fabric structures are no longer being used just for large airports and sports stadiums. Improved technology and materials with longer life spans now allow for projects of all shapes and sizes to be more feasible. This introduction to architectural fabric structures includes the history, design, forms and uses, available materials, components and details, and the design-build process of tensile fabric structures.

   Learning objectives:

• Identify the forms, uses, and costs of fabric structure design
• Examine available materials, components, and hardware used in tensile architecture
• Assess the fabrication and installation processes of fabric structures