Structure Type: Courtyard canopy
Project Scope: Design Build
Project Size: 5,723 SQFT
Material: ETFE Membrane, AESS Steel, and Cables
Location: Eugene, OR
Completion Date: Fall 2020
Owner: University of Oregon
General Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company
Architect: Bora | Ennead
Engineer: Enclos Tensile Structures (ETS)

Photo credits: Trevor Jones

Phil and Penny Knight’s philanthropy is extensive, especially on the campus of the University of Oregon. The Knight Building on the campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is another example. The ETFE canopy proved to be a cost-effective alternative to the original glass canopy design. The ETFE canopy provides weather protection at a reduced cost due to the light mass ETFE film.  The provides a significant reduction in steel tonnage versus an equivalent glass canopy. The ETS delegated design team provided the optimized steel strategy that delivers a sustainable solution with less cumbersome and costly steel. The lighter mass steel and ETFE solution reduced installation time by over 20% saving further costs for the client.

The ETFE Canopy at the entrance of the Knight Building is a favorite gathering place for students and faculty, encouraging further collaboration.

Get A Free Consultation

Get a free tensile membrane structure consultation with the most experienced designers and engineers in the industry.

Similar Canopy Projects

Redmond Technology Station Pedestrian Bridge

Redmond Technology Station Pedestrian Bridge

Bayside Church

Bayside Church

Emory University’s Winship Cancer Center

Emory University’s Winship Cancer Center

ETFE Canopy Knight Building for Accelerating Scientific Impact

ETFE Canopy Knight Building for Accelerating Scientific Impact

Greater Rochester International Airport Canopy

Greater Rochester International Airport Canopy

Transit Canopy @ Georgia World Congress Center

Transit Canopy @ Georgia World Congress Center

Toyota Stadium

Toyota Stadium

Urban Center Cancun

Urban Center Cancun

DFW Airport TEXRail Station at Terminal B

DFW Airport TEXRail Station at Terminal B

Dallas Cowboys Miller LiteHouse

Dallas Cowboys Miller LiteHouse

Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Estadio Azteca Dugout Canopy

Estadio Azteca Dugout Canopy

Consulate General Matamoros

Consulate General Matamoros

Metrorrey Line 3 Station Canopies

Metrorrey Line 3 Station Canopies

Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

Chapman University – Center for Science & Technology

Chapman University – Center for Science & Technology

Albuquerque Rapid Transit Bus Stations

Albuquerque Rapid Transit Bus Stations

Festival of Arts

Festival of Arts

Tulsa International Airport Walkway Canopies

Tulsa International Airport Walkway Canopies

Western Digital Campus Walkway Canopy

Western Digital Campus Walkway Canopy

Arizona State University, Beus Center for Law and Security

Arizona State University, Beus Center for Law and Security

The Pavilion in Bend

The Pavilion in Bend

McKinney & Olive

McKinney & Olive

Urban Center Guadalajara

Urban Center Guadalajara

Cortex Commons Pavilion

Cortex Commons Pavilion

Valley Metro Rail

Valley Metro Rail

Queen Beatrix International Airport

Queen Beatrix International Airport

Santa Monica High School

Santa Monica High School

Downtown Summerlin

Downtown Summerlin

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center

San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Smart Curb Pavilion

San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Smart Curb Pavilion

Phoenix Biomedical Campus

Phoenix Biomedical Campus

El Monte Bus Station

El Monte Bus Station

Memphis International Airport

Memphis International Airport

GO Pavilion Eckerd College

GO Pavilion Eckerd College

Carson High School

Carson High School

Flite ATM Banking Center

Flite ATM Banking Center

SugarHouse Casino

SugarHouse Casino

Sheppard Air Force Base

Sheppard Air Force Base

Celebration Park

Celebration Park

American Canyon High School

American Canyon High School

West Falls Church Metro Station

West Falls Church Metro Station

Vallejo Transit Center

Vallejo Transit Center

Stockton Waterfront Marina

Stockton Waterfront Marina

Valliance Plaza

Valliance Plaza

John B Williams Plaza

John B Williams Plaza

Santa Fe Opera House and Cantina

Santa Fe Opera House and Cantina

Town Center Plaza

Town Center Plaza

Premium Outlets Las Vegas

Premium Outlets Las Vegas

Las Vegas South Premium Outlets

Las Vegas South Premium Outlets

RTC Sunset Maintenance Facility

RTC Sunset Maintenance Facility

RTC Centennial Plaza Transit Center

RTC Centennial Plaza Transit Center

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Del Amo Fashion Center

Del Amo Fashion Center

Dallas Executive Airport

Dallas Executive Airport

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

Caesar’s Palace Roman Plaza

Caesar’s Palace Roman Plaza

Pizza Hut Park

Pizza Hut Park

Darling Tennis Center

Darling Tennis Center