Event Calendar

The WG Eurocode & specifications organises on regular basis CEN/TC 250/WG 5 meetings. They are currently working on the Execution rules. 

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a diverse family of chemicals.

Not all PFAS are the same. Each should be treated differently. PTFE's unique combination of properties sets it apart from other materials and makes it vital to the sectors it serves, especially tensile architecture. Regulation against all PFAS could result in tensioned membrane structures becoming obsolete. 

Members of the Fluoropolymer Product Group (FPG) have provided the industry and its downstream users with robust safety information and best practice guidelines. The comprehensive guide covers essential materials such as PTFE, ETFE, FEP, PFA and PVDF, all of which are widely used in tensile architecture. The FPG and its members are dedicated to ensuring the safe use, sustainable manufacturing and responsible end-of-life solutions of fluoropolymers.

The TensiNet Working Group Sustainability and Comfort and its industrial members will organise this FREE WEBINAR about the PFAS restriction process, fluoropolymers and PFAS, membrane materials and the next SEAC consultation. If you are interested and want to receive the link to this online event, contact info@tensinet.com

Lectures from 10.00-11.30, with time for discussion: 11.30-12.00

Reference:

https://ptfedf.com/is-ptfe-a-pfas/

https://fluoropolymers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Safe-Handling-Guide-2025-Website-Statement.pdf

https://valve-world.net/not-all-pfas-chemicals-are-the-same-in-fact-most-are-not/

Innovations often arise from unexpected encounters. From April 21 to 24, 2026, we will celebrate these special meetings once again, with countless national and international exhibitors showcasing the full spectrum of high-tech textiles across twelve application areas. However, research, development, and scalable implementation thrive best when the entire value chain is present. That's why Texprocess will be held in close proximity at the same time. This is how ideas turn into results.

R-EVOLUTION OF SHAPES: SUSTAINABILITY, RE-USE, AND NEW DESIGN PARADIGMS

IASS Annual Symposium 2026 – 3rd Italian Workshop on Shell and Spatial Structures

The 2026 symposium intent is to encourage participants to imagine how adaptive reuse breathes new life into old structures, turning historical spaces into contemporary marvels, to stimulate discussions about sustainable practices that ensure our designs to be not only structurally efficient and beautiful, but also environmentally responsible. The organizers’ aim at cutting-edge design paradigms that challenge and expand the boundaries of structural and architectural innovation.

Hosting institution: Politecnico di Torino,Turin, Italy

SHAPING THE PATHWAY TO FUTURE TENSIONED MEMBRANE DESIGN. The 8th TensiNet Symposium 2026 & 7th Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 will be hosted by the Institute for Metal and Lightweight Structures, University of Duisburg Essen, campus Essen. Initiators are Natalie Stränghoner and Jörg Uhlemann, supported by their team and the TensiNet Association.

The main topics are 1/ Design, Modelling and simulation of structural membranes; 2/ Materials and executions and 3/ Sustainability and building physics.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS  Interested to participate?

Choose one of the three main topics and upload your abstract! For more information see: https://www.uni-due.de/iml/tensinet-ems2026.php#

Abstract submission 20.10.2025 I Abstract acceptance 31.10.2025 I Paper submission 15.02.2026 I Paper acceptance or feedback 31.03.2026 I Revised paper submission 30.04.2026

The Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo has been running for over 20 years and is the premier international event for innovative building envelopes.

Attracting architects, engineers and representatives from the construction industry makes this event the ideal place for productive networking with a wide mix of industry specialists from more than 50 countries across the world.

Besides the excellent networking opportunities you'll also benefit from high-caliber presentations and targeted marketing opportunities through our tailored exhibition and sponsorship program.