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importance of integrating the walls of tensile membranes , and KANVA did an amazing job raising awareness and mobilizing all the teams around this innovative project .”
The Biodome is a good example of a project where architectural membranes were used for all of their wonderful inherent properties . The flexibility of the membrane allowed it to fully espouse the architectural concept , and its lightweight structural properties allowed a reduction in the quantity of materials used . That combination makes it a sensible choice for the environment .
“ The tensile fabric walls of the Biodome are a great example of the type of project we ’ re passionate about , and involving ourselves with projects that are carriers of messages that awaken human consciousness and promote environmental awareness and well-being is our priority ,” adds Ms . Lortie . “ Since this type of construction is not well known , it was important that everyone involved in the revitalization of the Biodome understand the
TECHNICAL SHEET Project name : Montreal Biodôme Location : Montréal , Québec , Canada Architects : KANVA Project managers : Marie-Claude LeBlanc ( Sollertia ) KANVA Jean-Sébastien Gariépy ( Groupe Unigesco ) Design team ( fabric wall ): KANVA Sollertia : Nathalie Lortie , Claude Le Bel , Philippe Gravel Fabric architecture : Sollertia Engineers : Membrane analysis : Jerome Noel ( Sollertia ) Curved structure and main structure consultant : Jean-Philippe Major ( Conn-X ) Main supporting structure : Alain Déom ( NCK Inc .) Fabrication : Sollertia ( membrane ); Entreprises Rym ( curved tensioning system ); Industrie ACL ( curved beam ); Acier St-Denis ( main structure ) Installation of fabric wall : Sollertia Membrane : Alphalia AW Silent Membrane manufacturer : Serge Ferrari
Photographers : Olivier Le Bel et Mahnaz Nikbakht – Sollertia James Brittain Marc Cramer
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