Tensile architecture is a structural system that predominantly uses tension instead of compression. Tensile and tension are often used interchangeably. Other names include tension membrane architecture, fabric architecture, tension structures, and light weight tension structures.
Advantage: The minimum number of supports means that tensile structures can cover expansive areas. Tensile fabric structures are lightweight compared to other types of construction, but also extremely strong. They are designed to withstand even the most severe weather conditions, providing protection from both the rain and sun.