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The Strength and Versatility of Tensile’s Webnet Mesh
Tensile webnet mesh is made from 316-grade stainless steel wire, making it extremely strong and durable. It’s also very versatile, having a fabric-like flexibility which can conform to any
Read More How Green Structures Can Help Us Cope with Climate Change
Climate scientists have been telling us for some time that greenhouse gases are contributing to global warming. According to NASA, without action, we might see temperature increases of up
Read More How Green Infrastructure Can Contribute to Biodiversity
One of the great things about green infrastructure is that it’s all about the creation of ‘living’ structures. Living green structures have the capacity to absorb pollution, cool and
Read More Can Green Facades Improve Air Quality and Wellbeing?
Who doesn’t love a beautiful garden? It’s well documented that green spaces can contribute a lot to our health and wellbeing. Studies by Texas A&M University, for example, show
Read More Tensile’s Catenary Lighting System Livens Up Barangaroo
Tensile was recently involved in the transformation of Scotch Row in Sydney’s harbour-side Barangaroo precinct into an attractive and vibrant hub for locals, workers and visitors to relax, unwind
Read More Tensile Helping Transform Redman Plaza into a Vibrant Space
Last year, Tensile was invited to undertake design and construction of a webnet mesh green structure for the Redman Plaza revitalisation project at Dee Why, on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Read More Tensile Facade Constructions: Project Update for 2017
Tensile has had the privilege of being involved in some great revitalisation projects this year. Two facade constructions of note in Sydney are the Randwick Racecourse car park and
Read More Cable components of Green Facades
The cable used in green facades is constructed from multiple strands of wire, with each strand containing several wires. At Tensile, we use a range of sizes and configurations
Read More The Latest Infrastructure Trends: Green Facade Hybrids
Green infrastructure is evolving all the time, and one of the latest trends is an installation known as a green facade hybrid. Green facade hybrids are a combination of
Read More 6 Considerations for Installing a Green Facade
Installing a green facade involves a lot of considerations before the construction even starts. There are plans to be drawn up and approved, costs to calculate, materials to source,
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