Airports, train stations and bus stations are increasingly turning to cutting-edge materials like ETFE, PTFE and PVC membranes for long-span structures. These materials are incredibly strong yet lightweight, making them ideal for transportation hubs with large overhead covering requirements.

Enclos Tensile Structures has designed, engineering and installed a variety of tension structures supporting transit operations, including awnings, covered walkways, covered entryways, porte-cochere structures for arrival and departure areas, and parking structures. The scalability of these structures allows us to work efficiently on projects ranging from small regional facilities to some of the largest airports in the world.

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In addition to providing weather protection, ETFE, PTFE and PVC membranes diffuse natural light, an essential design element to reduce stress, anxiety and improve the passenger experience. In doing so, transportation hubs also reduce their need for artificial lighting and create energy-efficient spaces.