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30.09.2025 - Extended Abstract Deadline - TensiNet/EMS Symposium 2026
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 ๐ฐ๐ฒ/๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐. ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด. 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#

A glass-PTFE skin for the Opole Stadium
The rectangular Opole Stadium features a faรงade 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

31.08.2025 - Deadline for submitting abstract is approaching
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#:

Textile Roofs Workshop
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.

Young Engineers Awards - TensiNet Symposium 2026 & Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026
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
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

Seeking employment opportunities
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

SHAPING THE PATHWAY TO FUTURE TENSIONED MEMBRANE DESIGN Call for abstracts - deadline 31.08.2025
8th TensiNet Symposium 2026 & 7th Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026 SHAPING THE PATHWAY TO FUTURE TENSIONED MEMBRANE DESIGN 30th September โ 2nd 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!

General Assembly 2025 - minutes
Dear Member,
The General Assembly took place during the Frei Otto 100 symposium in Stuttgart on Friday 6th of June.
Please find a link to the minutes , including a link to the ppt presentation (login).

Symposium 2026 - Shaping the pathway to future tensioned membrane design
During the last General Assembly meeting, TensiNet members discussed the upcoming TensiNet Symposium 2026. We would like to expand the range of topics and speakers, as well as the backgrounds of the participants.
Please pass on the symposium information and specifically the call for abstracts to your colleagues and people interested in the potential of lightweight and sustainable design. We would be very happy to welcome new faces!
It is important to raise awareness of the exciting work being done in the field of lightweight structures and to inspire the next generation! Link symposium
The call for abstracts is open: Link