The Straight Story on Facets and Saddling

Two terms commonly used in tensioned fabric architecture are Saddle and Facet. Though they are not exclusive of this industry, they each can be used…

Full of Iridescence

  The start of summer brings up images of bubbles floating in the air with beautiful radiance in their changing translucent colors. Iridescent film, when…

Biophilic Design Features for Environments

When trapped in a space with no windows and little connection to the environment, it is not uncommon to experience an urge to go outside…

Understanding Fabric Sheen

Like paints, textiles come in a variety of finishes from flat to very shiny.  Luster (or Lustre) is all around us; the paper in a…

Softness from Pantone in 2016

The 2016 Pantone Color of the Year pick offers a “softer take on color”. Rose Quartz and Serenity both are comforting shades that promote harmony…

The Rise of Narrow Fabrics

I love looking at consumer fashion for inspiration. Being able to go to a store and touch the materials first hand brings more life to…

Falling for Fur in 2015

Whether you plan on spending this fall in the frigid northern temperatures, or keeping it mild in the southern States, fur will undoubtedly be a…

Cool and Tasty

Completely tacky or totally eye catching.  How about trying a completely unexpected design for stretched ceiling shapes?  Frameless shapes overhead are fairly inexpensive to purchase…