AUD and Verseidag Indutex organize 'International Symposium on Architectural Membranes'

ISAM 2009 aims to provide information on fundamental properties and present the state-of-the-art in textile roof and inflatable structures.

The workshop will address both the theoretical bases for structural analysis necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation. A significant part of the workshop will be devoted to discussing advances in new textile composites for applications in membrane structures, as well as innovative design, construction and maintenance procedure.

key speakers in ISAM 2009 are Mrs. Heidrun Bögner-Balz from Laboratorium Blum, Mr. Martin Glass from GMP Architects, Mr. Robert Off from Institute for Membrane and Shell Technologies, Mr. Michael Wolf from Hightex, Mr. Klaus Gipperich from CenoTec, Mr. Giovanni Bertino from Tensoforma, Mr. Gerry d'Anza from Baku Group (Forten Software), Mr. Dieter from Technet (Easy Software) and Mr. Gaby Awad from specialized Architectural Systems.

"ISAM 2009 in the second consecutive year will be a unique opportunity to hear from international experts about the nature of and prospects for every technical textiles market. The symposium will focus on providing useful, practical information and products' solutions mainly for architects who are responsible for green environmental sustainability and reducing carbon foot print projects. There will also be ample opportunity to gain answers to specific questions in the extensive workshops that will be integrated into the programme"

said Mohammad Bahsh, Duraskin Regional Manager of Verseidag Indutex GmbH.

ISAM 2009 is open to all those involved in decision making, design and implementation of tensile projects including local authorities, architects, engineering consultants, public and private developers, specifiers and contractors. To learn more about the two days workshop please

Verseidag Indutex GmbH has more than 50 years of experience in signage, tensile fabrics, and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) solutions. Its architectural membranes and textiles for tents and façades are marketed under the Duraskin brand, and are said to successfully combine outstanding quality, pleasing appearance, superb performance in strength and adhesion, versatility and excellent resistance to ageing, to suit a wide range of situations.

Duraskin PTFE fabrics grace signature buildings across the world, and in the Gulf these include the Burj Al Arab and Zayed University in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and the Sahara Centre in Sharjah, all in the UAE; the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, Bahrain; and the Mena pilgrim tents in near Makkah, Saudi Arabia.