TensoTalk 2025 India Edition

A Sincere Thank You to All Participants of TensoTalk 2025 – India Edition

As we conclude TensoTalk 2025: India Edition — held across Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Delhi — we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who took part in this milestone event. Your presence and engagement were instrumental in making the series a resounding success.

This year’s edition brought together leading voices, innovators, and professionals from across the tensile membrane architecture sector — a dynamic and fast-evolving discipline within India’s construction and design landscape. Through thought-provoking sessions and collaborative dialogue, we explored the present state and future potential of tensile architecture in the region.

Highlights and Key Themes:

  • Market Outlook: The Indian tensile architecture market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, efficient, and visually compelling solutions across public infrastructure, commercial developments, and sporting venues.

  • Material Innovation: The programme spotlighted cutting-edge materials including PTFE-coated fibreglass, PVC-coated polyester, and ETFE films. Discussions also addressed advancements in weaving technologies, fabric patterning, and the application of recycled textiles — paving the way for more sustainable and versatile designs.

  • Maintenance and Longevity: Practical considerations were a core focus, with sessions covering maintenance strategies, cleaning procedures, and repair techniques essential for ensuring long-term performance, safety, and return on investment.

  • Education and Knowledge Exchange: We were privileged to welcome Ms Sarah von der Weth from IMS BAUHAUS® Archineer® institutes e.V., whose contributions are helping to bridge academic research with industry application, and to shape the next generation of tensile design professionals.

  • Standards and Compliance: As the industry matures, there is an increasing need for region-specific codes and guidelines addressing structural loads, fire safety, and material durability — all tailored to India’s diverse climatic conditions.

  • Sustainability and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): The role of EPDs in green building certification is becoming ever more prominent. Transparent sourcing, lifecycle awareness, and ethical material use were central themes, reflecting a wider industry shift towards sustainability.

We extend our sincere thanks to all speakers and participants for their valuable insights and contributions throughout the event. Your dedication to collaborative learning, innovation, and progress continues to define TensoTalk as a vital platform for the tensile architecture community in India. We look forward to ongoing dialogue as we collectively shape the future of tensile design!