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We find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and darkness which that thing provides. Tanizaki jun’ichiro The reintroduction and increasing demand for long-lasting products makes the application of high-quality materials possible. They can continually satisfy both functional and aesthetic expectations. A new generation of fabrics High-tech fabrics are being increasingly employed in modern architecture. In partnership with lighting specialists and polymer experts, Sefar has created a new generation of fabrics. Special finishing and coating techniques...

5 Building trends and good acoustics Construction using fabrics has many advantages. In addition to the benefits of being both light in weight and aesthetically pleasing, they also satisfy an increasing demand for materials providing light-technical and acoustic solutions. Compared with the traditional, hard building products like concrete, glass and metal, SEFAR®Architectural Fabrics are light, soft and reminiscent of organic materials. The impressions they create lead to some surprising and innovative designs. A good acoustic solution is always aligned with the functional purpose of the room....

6 7 Interior Exterior Textile architecture for indoor areas, employing SEFAR® Architecture Interior Line, makes it possible to create new designs which are both visually attractive and functional. From constructions illuminated from the front or behind to lighting controls for programmable light moods, right up to color temperature controls and dynamic scene sequences – it is all possible. PVDF as a high light transmitting fluoropolymer deployed in photometric fabrics permits a high degree of diffusion of both artificial and natural light without color displacement. The level of spectral transmission...

8 9 Light Light evokes moods and emotions as well as having an influence on our biorhythms with around 80% of the information we receive being in visual form. Light in general terms is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is visible to the human eye. Light which penetrates a membrane is affected by many factors. The parameters governing the reflection and absorption properties of a membrane directly influence the passage of light (transmission ASTM D 1003) through a medium. The human senses can also distinguish between two other visual phenomena, namely haze/opacity and clarity. Acoustics...

Formfinder Software – the revolutionary membrane construction support software SEFAR® Architecture Architecture Fabrics are recommended by leading membrane construction software developer, Formfinder, for their consistent and reproducible specifi - cations. Whether during the initial, planning or implementation phase, Formfinder supports architects at every stage of the project thanks to its straightforward and intuitive handing capabilities. Creative textile shaping and precise, technical calculations are cleverly incorporated into this powerful tool. 10 On the company’s website, you will find...