2017-03-23
How does the ETFE cushion canopy over Rosa Parks commuter rail station stand up to heavy rain?
The roofing of the new Rosa Parks commuter rail station on the RER E line in Paris uses ETFE-foil cushions, a light, translucent material. As part of an ATEx conducted by the CSTB, the Spanish company IASO, which specializes in fabric architecture, strengthened the soundness of this innovative system. It installed a metal cable net on the underside, which reduces the appearance of pockets of waters and ensures the stability of the supporting structure.