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Fig. 2. Radial strip edges
Fig. 3. Strips used for the Mina project stage 2
It was allowed by the absence of snow and has resulted in the vanishing of the
folds (Fig. 3).
We emphasize herewith on the fact that small structures design maygenerate
more difficulties than wider membranes design since the dimension of
the fabric rolls appears as important with reference to the dimensions of the
structure.
2.4 Aesthetical Issues
The approach could however be modified when architects play a role. Their
creativity may for instance leads to the making of geometric drawings by using
fabric samples of different colours. Moreover, since the visual perception of
the surface is dependant on the strip edges positioning, mainlyatnight, this
architectural feature could lead to specific patterning strategies.