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Seminar for Professionals: Architects, Builders, Designers, City Officials and Other Industry Specialists
Creative and practical resources structured to provide an overview of awning and the benefits of using fabric structures.
PAMA has developed an awning seminar that provides:
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information on awning design options available,
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how to include an awning in a structure,
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overview of various fabric and system types used in awning,
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benefits of using a fabric structure
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relationships between you and an awning manufacturer.
PAMA is your first source of information. We provide an information-rich talk structured to include an overview of awnings presented to you by an expert member of PAMA.
Our members are particularly knowledgeable because they work with awning fabrics, frames and attachments on a daily basis. For architects, the seminar is accredited by AIA for one HSW hour/Learning Unit.
This seminar is free of charge to architects, designers, city and municipal officials. For more information about this seminar or questions you may have, please contact Michelle, Sahlin, PAMA Managing Director 651/222-2508, fax: 651/631-9334, e-mail: generalinfo@ifai.com
Awning Case Studies for Architects
Find out how awnings can enhance and transform an ordinary façade!
- Air apparent  (194k)
- Game shade (188k)
- Bone structures (200k)
- Flammability requirements on the rise (301k)
- Solar flair (252k)
- Double the curves (517k)
- Graphic relief (288k)
- Plane geometry (282k)
- Splish, Splash! Waves of canvas shade a new aquatic center in Kansas (114k)
- New Views: Forgetting the old bug screen – a new generation of shades and screens is energy efficient, sustainable, attractive and functional (779k)
- Food Court – Shade canopy covers front of historic building, Fabric Architecture, Jan/Feb. 2011
- Riding the wave – Dynamic canopy complements restaurant logo, Fabric Architecture, Nov/Dec 2010
Continuing Education:
- Earn AIA continuing education units (CEUs) through Fabric Architecture Magazine.
Additional Articles from IFAI Publications:
- “Maintain Outdoor Fabrics” (SFR)
- “Awnings & Canopies Maintenance” (FA)
- "Eye Stopper Casebook" (FA)
- "Contented Life" (FA)
- "Power UP!" (SFR)
- “Keep it Clean” (FA)
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VIDEOS
More Videos from PAMA...
• Cut energy costs, contribute to LEED certification
• Awning videos on YouTube channel
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FIND AN AWNING PRO NEAR YOU
A PAMA awning professional will be able to provide you with information about awnings and canopies that fit your lifestyle, home and budget.
In the U.S., enter your Zip Code here to find a Professional Awning Manufacturers Association
member in your area.
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