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considered. Haymann said, “Fabric structures are ideal to create a free-form that can create instant visual appeal and a lasting sizzle that can set your facility apart fromothers.” A fabric structure can transform


existing space, provide a focal point for new construction or be the theme for an


entire project.With the newer, cutting- edge fabrics, designers can choose from a variety of materials with varying degrees of translucency, light reflectivity, UVprotection and non-combustibility. Green talked about the specific


design chosen for theAbilene airport’s Entry Way Phase I and the Covered


Parking Phase II: “Both elements went through review by ourAirport Devel- opment Board with input from our architects and engineers. For the termi- nal curbside cover, the architect rec- ommended the white arching shape to somewhat reflect a wing’s camber and the shape and color of clouds.” They chose the parking lot cover


design and color almost a year after the terminal curbside cover had been selected, Green said. “We thought it was important to visually contrast the parking lot from the terminal, since the parking lot takes up a large area in front of the terminal. Now, both the lot and the terminal structures share the impression, instead of one domi- nating or blending in with the other,” he said. The entrance structure is brilliant-


ly illuminated at night. The white, high-end tension-fabric material looks translucent as light reflects on it, creat- ing a soft glow at night and a comfort- able environment during the day. Adding fabric structures also


increases the bottomlinemeasured in capital terms and client satisfaction, Green said. “If you hang around an airport long enough and pay atten- tion, it’s easy to notice that weather has a big impact on how easily cus- tomers can get between their vehicles and the terminal, especially when carrying baggage.” “By protecting customers from


direct sun, rain, hail and snow while they are picking up or dropping off at the curb or leaving their vehicles in the lot,we canmake thewhole experience less stressful and, hopefully, ensure that those customers use the airport again, whichmeans added revenue. “Based on comments I’ve heard


since we completed these projects, I think the improvement in the appear- ance of the airport has generated more pride in this public facility,” Green said. On Dec. 16, the Abilene airport


celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony that was attended by about 150 people from the region. The cere- mony included speeches by Mayor NormArchibald andAirport Develop- ment Board Chairman Larry Gill.


For more information, contact Sarah van Wezel at (972) 354-6535 or svanwezel@usa-shade.com.


Photo by FabriTec Structures PT 22 APRIL 2009 • PARKING TODAY • www.parkingtoday.com


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