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CEN/TC 250 WG5 Membrane Structures is discussing the content of the Execution Specifications for prEN19102-2 Design of tensioned membrane structures – Execution.

• What concerns the execution specification?
• What should be included in the execution specification document?
  • the design documentation and engineering drawings,
  • proves that the fabric meets the specified engineering requirements,
  • information concerning the cable sizes and pretension requirements, fabric compensation determination, cutting pattern generation,
  • the adequate prestress to be applied ...
• Which clauses should be normative?

We would be glad to consider more voices from manufacturing and installation into this work.

If you are not involved yet, please contact us at info@tensinet.com, to get also your input integrated.

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In this TensiNews issue you will find 2 contributions on recent projects. Josep Llorens prepared a report summarizing all the contributions from history over design and projects to research, products, manufacture and maintenance presented during Textile Roofs 2025.

In a year from now the 8th edition of the TensiNet Symposium 2026 “Shaping the pathway to future tensioned membrane design” will take place in Essen. You find more details in this issue. Please notice also the extended deadline for submitting an abstract.

Enjoy reading.

We cordially invite researchers and practitioners, structural designers and architects, as well as students, to participate in the TensiNet / EMS Symposium 2026.

The symposium "Shaping the pathway to future tensioned membrane design" is dedicated to the latest developments in membrane structures.

Extended Deadline
Due to repeated requests, we are extending the Abstract deadline to 30.09.2025.

Accepted papers will be published Open Access for high visibility of your contributions. The symposium papers will be published with 𝗰𝗲/𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Every paper will have an own DOI.
For more information, terms & conditions see https://www.uni-due.de/iml/te26-id12.php

Extended Abstract Deadline: 30th September 2025

Full Paper Deadline: 15th February 2026

For more information, including detailed key topics, please visit the conference website: https://www.uni-due.de/iml/tensinet-ems2026.php#

The rectangular Opole Stadium features a façade made of Tenseo Frontside GFM21 in white (Serge Ferrari Group - glass-PTFE), which is stretched from the top line to the gently arched steel structure. The shape creates a sense of motion, contributing to the light and dynamic feel of the architecture This design's greatest advantage is undoubtedly its light weight. This requires minimal supporting structures and reduces material use, thus contributing to a lower carbon footprint for the building compared with more traditional solutions, such as concrete or glass.

See short description

https://www.sergeferrari.com/references/opole-stadium-sustainable-design-sports

Construction: Asma Germe Membran Sistemler

Interested to participate in the TensiNet Symposium 2026 & Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026?!

The symposium is dedicated to the latest developments in membrane structures. Choose one of the topics and upload your abstract (Text only, 400 Words, 5 Keywords).

• Design, Modelling and Simulation of Structural Membranes
• Materials and Execution
• Sustainability and Building Physics
• Others

Timing: Abstract submission 31.08.2025 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

Please notice also the Young Engineers Awards TensiNet Symposium 2026 & Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026.

We encourage young researchers and practitioners, structural designers and architects, as well as students to participate in the TensiNet Symposium 2026 & Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 Young Engineers Awards. The best papers will be published in a peer-reviewed journal! For more information and the terms and conditions, see https://www.uni-due.de/iml/te26-id12.php

For more information, including detailed key topics, please visit the conference website: https://www.uni-due.de/iml/tensinet-ems2026.php#:

The twenty-eighth International Workshop on the Design and Practical Realisation of Architectural Membrane Structures will be held on 26th to 28th of April 2026 in Berlin.

Its format will be similar to that of TR 2025, with seminar-style lectures and hands-on activities.

The main objectives of the workshop are to provide fundamental information, as well as presenting the state-of-the-art in textile roof engineering.

We cordially invite young researchers and practitioners, structural designers and architects, as well as students, to participate in the TensiNet Symposium 2026 & Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 Young Engineers Awards.

The symposium is dedicated to the latest developments in membrane structures.
The best papers of young engineers win a peer reviewed journal paper!
For more information, terms & conditions see https://www.uni-due.de/iml/te26-id12.php

Abstract deadline: 31st August 2025

Full paper deadline: 15th February 2026

For more information, including detailed key topics, please visit the conference website: https://www.uni-due.de/iml/tensinet-ems2026.php#:

On behalf of the Organising Committee

HeroX Air Domes is seeking an experienced designer with expertise in air-supported structures (air domes) and fabric structures.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Perform structural load calculations (including wind, snow, and other relevant loads)
• Develop fabric cutting patterns for manufacturing
• Collaborate on the design from concept through to fabrication drawings

We are open to working with freelance experts, engineering offices, or specialized design firms.

If interested, please contact Dan Lazar at: office@heroxairdomes.com or +40 743 140 415 

Yaseen Shirur  is an Experienced professional with 16 years in the shade and tensile structure industry across the Middle East.       

Currently based in Saudi Arabia and seeking new opportunities. His direct contact number is: 00966593843418

8^th TensiNet Symposium 2026 & 7^th Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 SHAPING THE PATHWAY TO FUTURE TENSIONED MEMBRANE DESIGN 30^th September – 2^nd October 2026, University of Duisburg Essen, Campus Essen (30.09 -02.10.2026)

The main topics of this 3-days symposium 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 topics and upload your abstract (Text only, 400 Words, 5 Keywords).

Timing: Abstract submission 31.08.2025 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

Website: https://www.uni-due.de/iml/tensinet-ems2026.php#

We would like to see the programme of the 8th TensiNet Symposium 2026 & 7th Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 SHAPING THE PATHWAY TO FUTURE TENSIONED MEMBRANE DESIGN also filled with a young generation who is passionate about research topics related to membrane architecture, has realised prototypes or projects, and wants to communicate their results and findings during our event. It would be nice if we could expand the range of topics and speakers!

We kindly request to contact your professional network and forward this call for abstract!