For a house or apartment, larger square footage is often preferred by both buyers and renters alike, as it offers more room to make the space their own. In commercial and industrial settings, however, square footage plays an important role in the functionality of the building, directly impacting how effectively it serves its purpose.
When designing these spaces, architects must balance the need for ample room with practical limitations like budget and site restrictions.
Industries that Benefit
Designing functional and efficient spaces can vary greatly across industries, each with unique requirements for square footage, clearance, and structure. At Legacy, we specialize in tension fabric structures, serving a broad range of industries, offering adaptable and durable designs that meet specific demands.
Aviation
When wingspan and maneuverability are key, a large, clear-span facility is essential. We can provide very wide structures, more than 300 feet, without central supports. These custom-engineered designs also address site-specific needs, like wind and snow loads, as well as corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance.
Additional design options, like custom ventilation and energy-efficient lighting, provide a safe and efficient workspace. These features provide anideal, budget-conscious choice for the aviation industry, including military applications.
Bulk Storage
For a bulk storage building, you’d likely build around the existing piles to guarantee coverage. To support this, you’ll need plenty of floor space. Also, a lot of these buildings need certain machinery to make the work safer and more efficient. Tension fabric buildings are custom-built to provide optimal coverage designed for durability in challenging climates, providing a cost-effective, flexible solution that keeps both inventory and equipment safe from environmental damage.
Paul Smith, a bulk storage expert with over twenty years in the business, describes it as this: “The basic idea is we are not over-building or under-building, we are custom designing so that we are building just the right amount of space for the operational needs of the customer. We don’t make them fit into what we have, we adjust to fit what they want to do.”
Equestrian
Horses need safe, spacious environments, and tension fabric structures are ideal for covered arenas, stables, and training facilities. With natural ventilation, high ceilings, and options for added lighting, these structures ensure a healthy environment for horses while minimizing maintenance costs. Customizable layouts also allow for easy incorporation of stalls, storage, or additional training areas, making it a flexible and budget-friendly choice for equestrian needs.
Municipal, Waste & Recycling, Oil, Gas, & Energy
These facilities need proper cubic volume to store the anticipated amount of product. This also means ensuring the building can comply with the clearance for equipment and machinery access. These types of businesses often involve complex machinery and intricate systems that require both space and durability.
Additionally, tension fabric buildings are engineered with customizable load-bearing points, making it possible to incorporate features like catwalks or hanging equipment, which streamline operations and improve safety.
“What’s important is understanding the needs and limitations of the project and, from there, creating the most appropriate solution as it relates to achieving the needs of the end user economically. We specialize in projects with large square footage and significant clearances because our technology allows us to do large spans and square footage very efficiently and effectively. Just like anything else, you want to use the right materials and solution for the task at hand,” explains Matt VanScoyoc, Building and Project Coordinator for the public works sector.
Sports & Recreation
Sports facility designers must accommodate elements like event centers, stages, spectator viewing arenas, courts, locker rooms, equipment storage, and more. This can be tricky when calculating usable square footage, because you don’tt always know how the space will be used. In this case, aiming on the high end is usually better because venues generally cater to large groups.
Tension fabric structures provide flexible, high-clearance designs that allow for unobstructed views and easy layout adjustments to suit changing needs. For sports and recreation facilities, ceiling height is critical to avoid interference with play and to make sure there’s enough room for viewing stands or equipment storage.
At Legacy, wedesign our buildings with the potential for multi-use functionality, meaning you can easily incorporate features like retractable walls, sound insulation, or additional storage. This versatility, combined with the efficiency of tension fabric, makes our structures beneficial for sports venues that prioritize square footage and budget-friendly adaptability.
Budget and space restrictions are key concerns for every client. That’s why we offer tailored, cost-effective designs that prioritize both functionality and efficiency, helping you achieve a structure that’s as practical as it is robust.
