PROJECTS
Cowboys Stadium
Location | Arlington, TX, USA |
Region | North America |
Material | PTFE |
Architect | HKS, Inc., Dallas, Texas |
Engineering | Walter P. Moore |
Application | Roof, Retractable |
Market Sector | Stadiums / Arenas |
Size | 13750 sqm |
Year | 2009 |
Description
Birdair supplied the fabric membrane roofing and clamping to create what would become the world´s longest retractable roof. Cowboys Stadium´s retractable roof measures 148,000 square feet, and is designed to open or close in accordance with weather conditions in just 12 minutes. When the roof is closed, the membrane´s translucency allows ample natural light to filter through, greatly reducing the need for supplemental electric lighting during the day.