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Are Tension Fabric Structures Permanent or Temporary?

People often assume that any structure with a fabric exterior is automatically short-lived and temporary. In reality, most of our buildings are engineered as long-term solutions, and the typical...

Discover Ways to Reduce Building Operating Costs

Why Environmental Performance Matters in Building Design Energy efficiency is crucial in construction for long-term operational success. For facilities like industrial, municipal, and athletic...

Climate Resilience in Commercial Construction: Why Traditional Methods May Not Be Enough

Benefits of Steel Rigid Frame Structures for Fabric Buildings

Selecting the right structural system is important for the success of any building project. Rigid frames, open web trusses, and air-supported buildings differ in load capacity and design versatility.

Need a new Building? 7 Steps to a Good Decision

There’s an old saying: “Good judgment comes from experience, which comes from bad judgment.” When planning and designing a building, however, architects don’t have the luxury of learning from...

PVC vs PE Fabric for Buildings: A Comprehensive Comparison

Note: This blog from 2017 was updated in 2023 with information on Legacy’s proprietary ExxoTec™ fabric.

Pros and Cons of Different Building Materials

A new building is a major capital investment. You want a structure that will serve you well in all respects for as long as possible. What does that mean in terms of building materials?

Why the Automotive Industry is Embracing Fabric Buildings

If you’re still thinking “party tent” when you hear about fabric buildings, you haven’t met a Legacy building. Forward thinkers in the automotive industry are turning to fabric structures because...

Critical Considerations When Designing Military Facilities

Fabric shelters have been an integral part of military operations for generations. However, as noted in The Military Engineer, modern technology and engineering have transformed old-style hoops and...

Building Big: Custom Tension Fabric Hangars for Every Aircraft Need

Huge planes need huge spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a hangar for large-body executive jets, commercial passenger planes, or cargo aircraft, the only way to accommodate their sheer size in...