Fabric Architecture Specifier's Guide 2022 - 2

FIRST WORD
An eye toward sustainability
I
ts no secret that buildings are one of our largest emitters of greenhouse
gases. While we can (and should) focus on the output from factories and
the vehicles we drive, the places we live, work and play all have a significant
impact on the environment.
That's why in this year's Fabric Architecture Specifier's Guide we are focusing
on the important role fabric can play in reducing the carbon footprint of
buildings. Fabric structures and shade, in particular, have
only grown in salience over the last two-plus years as we
have all dealt with the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Almost as soon as people started sheltering at home
in the early days of COVID, we heard from contractors
and fabricators that demand for residential improvement
skyrocketed. Homeowners, suddenly spending more time
at home than they ever had, wanted to maximize their
space and bring the outdoors in. Outdoor living projects,
many with shade fabric structures, boomed.
Then, as we made our tentative returns to public life,
those structures shifted to the commercial space, whether
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they be schools, restaurants or entertainment venues. The pursuit of " fresh air "
and shade had never seemed so important.
But this isn't just about dealing with COVID. Fabric structures are an
important part of the pursuit of long-term carbon neutral buildings. In our cover
story, Bruce Wright, FAIA, brings his extensive architecture experience to a
discussion with experts in sustainability, where they share some of the best ways
to retrofit existing buildings. We follow that with case studies that show that
fabric products are not only eco-friendly, but also beautiful, with six winners of
IFAI's International Achievement Awards.
Finally, be sure to check out the extensive listing of products and companies
offering solutions for fabric structures, shade and more. The specification tables
for various applications are also a great resource as you consider products for
your next project.
If you'd like to read more from Fabric Architecture, visit fabricarchitecturemag.
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