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Catenary Lighting for Shopping Malls and Hospitality Hot Spots
Catenary lighting systems – where lights are suspended from overhead cables – allow for the installation of attractive illumination without poles intruding into the space. They can include all
Read More Tensile Projects Winners in Architecture Awards
Tensile is proud to have been involved in three projects that are winners in the National Landscape Architecture Awards for 2018. These awards reflect the ways in which the
Read More The Role of Cables and Wire Rope Systems in Green Facades
Cables and wire rope net systems play an important role in green facades. A green facade consists of climbing or cascading plants along a wall face. In a multi-storey
Read More Bringing the Outdoors In Through Internal Green Spaces
Thanks to the modern lifestyle, many people are spending around 90% of their time inside, which can have health implications in terms of exposure to poor air quality and
Read More The Cost Benefit of Green Facades and Living Walls
Green infrastructure such as living walls, green facades and vertical gardens can provide a series of measurable positive benefits. While there are costs to consider in installation and ongoing
Read More 5 Factors that Impact the Longevity of a Green Wall
Living walls and facades are well worth considering – they enhance the appeal of a building, help keep it cool, improve air quality and even increase biodiversity. But it’s
Read More The Planter Box Approach to Green Walls
Planter boxes are sometimes incorporated into green walls and green facade hybrid systems to increase plant coverage and density. A planter box system usually consists of boxes made from
Read More Using Stainless Steel Wire and Webnet Mesh in Projects
As a material, 316-grade stainless steel is a durable and low maintenance option for construction projects and art and lighting installations. Stainless steel has greater weather resistance than other
Read More 5 Design Considerations for Living Walls
A living wall can provide a range of benefits, from improved aesthetics and air quality to greater energy efficiency and enhanced biodiversity. Designing living walls in accordance with client
Read More The Evolution of Vertical Gardens
As cities become denser and buildings taller, we are seeing more gardens being grown vertically. But vertical gardens – which include green walls, facades and free-standing structures – are
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