Ingenious Uses For Customized Fabric Structures

As a pioneer in the fabric structure industry, Calhoun understands the importance of highlighting innovation. Traditionally, fabric structures were industry staples for agriculture, fertilizer, and municipal builds – due to their cost efficiency and wealth of free-span space. Today, the uses for fabric buildings have transcended the traditional, as customized fabric structures have become routine. From portable event spaces to community hubs, the applications of fabric facilities are endless.

Our structures are carefully engineered to address the influence of wind and snow load on both the internal and exterior of the building. We’ve even employed fabric building designs that factor in hurricane-force winds, by considering building orientation, exits, entries, and wall configuration. Despite this, we provide you with total design flexibility.  At Calhoun, we know that freedom of design is paramount – no matter the industry or building use, we can provide the fabric structure you’ve been dreaming of. Let our projects speak for themselves.

Greenhouses

Fabric greenhouses and nurseries have become popular for consumers in recent years, as they are a sustainable alternative to traditional facilities. They also provide many unique benefits: they are relocatable, cost-effective, and expandable. Our modular buildings allow for rapid construction, mobilization, and scalability.

The mystical 72 x 144 CC Series pictured is Verbinnen’s Nursery. Growing trees and shrubs from seed, Verbinnen’s needed a building that provided a wealth of natural light, while being durable enough to withstand damage from heavy machinery.

To learn more about Verbinnen’s Nursery, click here.

Innovative Sports Facilities

Customized fabric structures are no longer just functional and bright, they are fun! From sports complexes to indoor recreational facilities, companies are increasingly turning to fabric structures to meet their needs. These facilities offer expansive, column-free interiors that can accommodate sporting events, fitness classes, and leisure activities. By integrating advanced climate control systems, you can ensure optimal comfort for participation, thereby creating a welcoming environment for recreational goal achievement. Fabric structures are a cost-effective solution that will enable you to bring a recreational hub to your community – whether you’re into pickleball, acrobatics, or hockey.

Fabric facilities have helped communities and businesses expand recreation access – Highland Training Camp is one of these successes. Their VP Series 65 x 140 provides them with ample room for indoor trick riding.

To learn more about Highland Training Camp, click here.

Portable Event Spaces

Recognizing the value of engaging, aesthetic, and brand-immersive experiences, businesses are leveraging fabric structures to create captivating, portable event spaces. These portable spaces are easily assembled and transported, making them perfect for use as venues. Further, their modular design allows for easy customization, enabling businesses to tailor the event space to reflect their brand identity and messaging, fostering a memorable and interactive experience for attendees. Our fabric structures provide free-span widths of up to 250 feet, so your product launches, weddings, and corporate gatherings can flourish.

Drive Through Fabric Structures

In response to evolving consumer preferences and the demand for convenient services, companies are embracing fabric structures to develop efficient drive-through solutions. Consequentially, custom fabric structures for drive-through use increased in popularity due to the pandemic. Businesses needed a contactless, well-ventilated, and sheltered solution for performing security checks and COVID-19 screening.

If you want to outfit your fast-food chain, banking institution, or retail outlet, these drive-through structures streamline the customer experience. Thereafter, they provide a seamless and time-saving service process. The lightweight and durable nature of fabric structures ensures quick installation and facilitates smooth traffic flow, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency for businesses across various industries.

This CC Series 42 x 146 in Bethesda, MD, resides at the National Institute of Health.

To learn more about our temporary structures, click here.

Modular Retail Spaces

In recent years, rural communities have selected fabric structures as their sustainable, cost-effective alternative. Fabric buildings have lower operational costs and can be easily customized to meet anyone’s needs. Further, custom fabric structures let in ample light while providing endless options for indoor community centers, mom-and-pop shops, and member-only clubhouses. Our fabric structures can be used to extend the square footage of any structure and are relocatable, meaning that as your business evolves, your structure can too.

To learn more about how rural communities are using custom fabric structures to boost their economy, click here.

Summary

These innovative and (sometimes) unusual customized fabric structures have redefined the industry completely. From sustainable shelters to dynamic event spaces, businesses are embracing fabric structures to elevate their operations, enhance customer engagement, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking practices. After 30 years of experience, we know that the next innovative use is just around the corner.

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