Resort Tensile Structure

Resort tensile structures provide luxurious and functional spaces for hotels, resorts, and leisure facilities. Using flexible architectural fabrics, Various Types of resort cottages can be developed.

Benefits

1. Unique architectural features
2. Weather protection (sun, rain, wind)
3. Energy efficiency
4. Natural light and ventilation
5. Flexibility in design and layout
6. Low maintenance
7. Enhanced guest experience

Types

1. Tensioned membrane structures
2. Cable-net structures
3. Pneumatic structures
4. Air-supported structures
5. Retractable canopies
6. Shade sails

Applications

1. Hotel entrances
2. Poolside areas
3. Restaurants and bars
4. Spa and wellness centres
5. Outdoor recreation areas
6. Event spaces

Fabric Materials

1. ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene)
2. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
3. PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
4. Polyester -PES

Frame Materials

1. Steel (galvanized or stainless)
2. Aluminum
3. Fiberglass
4. Wood (treated or untreated)

Design Considerations

1. Site analysis and context
2. Climate and weather patterns
3. Material selection
4. Structural stability
5. Integration with existing structures
6. Guest experience and comfort

Key Components

1. Fabric membrane
2. Frame structure
3. Cables and tensioning system
4. Anchoring system
5. Foundation system (shallow or deep)

Software for Design and Analysis

1. Autodesk Revit
2. Rhino and Grasshopper
3. SketchUp
4. STAAD
5. ANSYS
6. LS-DYNA
7. Technet Easy Software- membrane analysis
8. DlubalRstab Software – steel analysis

Industry Standards

1. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
2. ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
3. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
4. IFAI (Industrial Fabric Association International)
5. AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)
6. Euro Code-03
7. IS Codes (Indian Standard Code) – BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards

Case Studies:

1. Burj Al Arab (Dubai, UAE)
2. The Four Seasons (Bora Bora, French Polynesia)
3. The Ritz-Carlton (Half Moon Bay, California)
4. The Fairmont (Orchid, Hawaii)
5. The Atlantis (Paradise Island, Bahamas)
6. Sahara Ambiivali Tent Resort- (INDIA)

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