Current situation and solution: School and office canvas canopy model - Optimizing space safety and aesthetics
In the modern context, optimizing space in schools and offices does not stop at functionality but must also ensure aesthetics and especially the safety of users, especially children. Traditional roofing solutions such as glass or corrugated iron often pose risks of breakage, are heavy in weight and have limited shaping capabilities. To solve these challenges, the Tensile Membrane Structure school and office roofing model was discovered and developed by German architect Frei Otto. This is a type of structure that applies tension to the frame and covering membrane, connected by special components, famous for its lightweight structure and impressive span capacity. The source of materials at FlexiiForm Vietnam is provided by Fastech – one of the prominent units specializing in stretch canvas materials in the Southeast Asian market.
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Technical Requirements Analysis & Solution Context
School and office spaces, especially outdoor areas such as playgrounds, walkways, and sports fields, require a roofing solution that can withstand weather conditions (sun, wind, rain), while ensuring absolute safety. Technical requirements include the ability to prevent objects from falling from above, avoiding the risk of breakage such as glass, and especially not causing danger to children (avoiding entanglement in cables and poles). In addition, the solution needs to be highly aesthetic, diverse in shape to suit many types of spaces and bring ventilation and durability over time.
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Technical Solutions
The school and office canopy model made of tensioned canvas is a suitable and safe choice, bringing many outstanding advantages compared to other materials such as glass and corrugated iron.
Outstanding Advantages in Safety and Function
- Absolute safety: Tensioned canvas awnings can prevent objects from falling from above, falling objects will bounce off the awning, avoiding the risk of breakage, especially important in school environments.
- Child-safe design: All Tensile Fabric structures are designed with child-safe details. The design and construction unit will consider cable placement or have solutions to cover the column and cable base areas with soft, elastic materials (such as rubber), if not arranged properly, children can run and get tangled in the cables while playing.
- Lightweight and long span: Tension fabric structures are renowned for their lightweight construction and impressive long span capabilities, which help reduce the load on the structure and expand the covered space without the need for many supporting columns.
Diverse and Easy-to-Apply Awning Models
The school office canvas canopy model can be flexibly applied to many different areas:
Walkway canopy
As a result of sophisticated engineering, the tensile systems comply with strict construction standards. Depending on the type of canvas and the specific requirements of the project, these structures perform well in harsh environments and variable weather conditions. They are ideal for applications in walkway area for school and office canopy models.
Sample of awnings for school and office porches (Source: FlexiiForm) Outdoor patio cover and facade integration
Model of pyramid-shaped office school canopy (Source: Internet) School and office canopy model combined with facade (Source: Internet) Playground and ancillary area canopy
The tensile fabric structure creates a sustainable roof system with a column-free space below. The application of the school office canopy model with a tensile fabric structure is a valuable choice to cover areas that require large coverage areas such as outdoor playgrounds. With a lighter weight than traditional roof fabrics and a simple, quick installation process, it helps to minimize interruptions to schoolyard activities.
Children's play area canopy model (Source: FlexiiForm) School office canopy model for secondary area (Source: Internet) Swimming pool and sports court cover
While traditional corrugated iron or glass roofs are often flat or slightly curved, the construction of a tensioned canvas roof for a school or office roof model swimming pool application can help make the form of this area more distinctive, more unique, bringing diverse, creative, modern designs. With a volume of only one-thirtieth the weight of traditional constructions, the canvas roof overcomes the difficulties when traditional structures are implemented on large-area constructions, especially for large-scale constructions and other constructions that require large unobstructed visual space, such as sports fields.
Sail-shaped swimming pool cover model (Source: FlexiiForm) School canopy model for sports field area (Source: Internet) The school gate canopy connects the walkway
Including a light steel frame structure that can be designed in different shapes. The canvas part uses special materials to help the overall weight be light, the design is diverse, so the canvas canopy is very suitable for school gate areas. Not only ensuring good covering function but also bringing great aesthetics. The smooth surface properties also help reduce friction, prevent dust from sticking to the surface, thereby cutting down on maintenance costs during use.
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Results and Performance Evaluation
The tensile fabric school and office canopy model brings outstanding efficiency in optimizing space. Weather resistance, light weight to reduce the load on the structure, and high safety (preventing falling objects, child-friendly design) are important advantages. Flexibility in shaping and diverse applications allow architects and investors to create unique, modern and sustainable spaces. Easy cleaning, maintenance and long life also contribute to reducing operating costs and increasing long-term investment efficiency.
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Contact Technical Consulting
FlexiiForm is proud to be one of the leading units in Vietnam providing solutions for designing and constructing stretch canvas. The predecessor of FasTech company, FlexiiForm team gathers experts with over 10 years of experience in the industry and a team of consultants providing solutions according to the requirements for a variety of models and projects at home and abroad. To learn more about service and product information, customers please contact FlexiiForm directly via phone number +84 867 868 830 or visit Fanpage FlexiiForm and Website FlexiiForm.