The Seventeenth International Workshop on the Design and Practical Realisation of Architectural Membrane Structures
Textile Roofs 2012
May 14th - 16th 2012
Berlin Institute of Technology - hosted by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Lothar Gründig
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The main objectives of this workshop are to provide fundamental information, as well as presenting the state-of-the-art in textile roof engineering. Above all, the workshop aims to provide practical answers to real-world questions.
In addition to a comprehensive programme of lectures presented in English by key figures from the membrane structure industry and academia, opportunity for the study and hands-on development of practical case-studies in an informal tutorial environment will be provided.
An information brochure (PDF) is available HERE
Among others the following subjects will be addressed
Workshop Overview
Introducing Lightweight Structures
Computational and Physical Modelling
The Textile Roofs Market
Detailing, Connection Design and Fabrication
Economic Factors
Materials for Textile Structures
Environmental Aspects
Project Case Studies