Current Situation and Solution: Profiled Canopy – Elevating Tension Fabric Architecture and Customization
Fixed edge awnings are a type of awning that uses a tensioned fabric structure, where architects clearly define the shape with edges and fixed points from the beginning. The shape of these edges is determined by a load-bearing iron frame system, providing absolute control in design. Fixed edge awnings are applied from basic shapes such as horizontal roof shape (hypar), conical roof shape (conical), round roof shape (vaulted)... Another outstanding advantage is that even though the spaces apply different roof shapes, they still ensure seamless connection, creating a harmonious and impressive architectural whole.
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Technical Requirements Analysis & Solution Context
In architectural design, creating specific, unique canopy shapes requires high precision and absolute control over the initial geometry. Traditional canopy types are often limited to fixed shapes or require complex, heavy structures, increasing costs and limiting design flexibility. The need is for a solution that allows architects and investors to proactively decide on shape and function from the beginning, ensuring aesthetics, stability under the impact of natural factors (wind, rain, loads), and optimizing material costs as well as construction time. Furthermore, ensuring that the connecting details are carefully processed to avoid water accumulation or leakage is very important to maintain longevity and efficiency.
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Technical Solutions
Tension fabric shaped canopy is a basic form of over-span structure, widely applied and suitable for any area, thanks to the flexibility of the material and advanced design principles.
Materials used for stretch canvas roofs
Profiled canopies can be adapted to any type of architectural fabric material. Materials used for tensile fabric structures today are classified into two main categories:
- Coated Tension Fabric: Constructed like a woven fabric and coated with a protective layer on both sides (e.g. PVC coated Polyester (PVDF), PTFE coated fiberglass). This material is often preferred for exterior structures due to its resistance to harsh weather conditions.
- Mesh tarpaulin: Has a similar structure to coated tarpaulin but the surface has small gaps between the interwoven fibers, allowing light to pass through. Therefore, it is widely used for shaped roofing projects at swimming pools or for interior/exterior sunshades.
The variety of colors of materials is also a big advantage, helping architects to be unlimitedly creative.
Issues to keep in mind when designing
Shaped awnings using tensioned fabric structures require high precision in the design and construction process. The tension of the fabric must be calculated just enough to create the best tension surface. To meet this, depending on the scale of the project, the architect will choose the type of fabric with appropriate parameters and consider the natural forces (wind, rain) to produce the best results. The edges of the shaped awning are fixed by a load-bearing iron frame through specialized connecting details. These details need to be carefully considered to ensure that the edges of the fabric are smooth under the impact of its own tension force, and at the same time, treated to avoid water stagnation or rainwater leakage, reducing the lifespan and affecting the usage process.
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Results and Performance Evaluation
The application of shaped canopies brings outstanding efficiency in creating unique and sustainable architectural spaces. The ability to control the shape from the beginning through edges and fixed points gives architects and investors complete control in the design, ensuring high aesthetics and overall harmony. These solutions are not only geometrically optimal but also significantly reduce material costs and construction time thanks to their light weight and ease of installation. High durability, resistance to environmental impacts and sophistication in the processing of connecting details help shaped canopies maintain their beauty and long-term function. Reference projects such as the canopy of the French International School District 9, the OCM and PGP reception halls all demonstrate the success of shaped canopies in creating impressive and high-quality works.
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Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform is a company that designs and constructs professional Tensile Fabric roofing services in Vietnam. We are proud to be the only unit in Vietnam to receive expert advice from FasTech Company – The leading company in designing and constructing tensioned canvas roofs in Thailand, with nearly 30 years of prestige and experience in the industry and successfully implementing more than 1,000 tensioned canvas projects in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
With a team of well-trained and skilled Architects and Engineers, along with the strength of creative ideas in designing covering solutions from high-end canvas structures to suit all projects and usage needs, Flexiiform is confident to bring the most optimal solutions for each specific project. Especially projects related to tensioned canvas cover structures and shaped roofs.
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