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English translation: ETFE/membrane/foil cushion roof


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German term or phrase:Folienkissendach
English translation:ETFE/membrane/foil cushion roof
Entered by: Neil_Williamson
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09:17 Sep 5, 2011
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Tech/Engineering - Architecture
German term or phrase: Folienkissendach
In the sentence "Duisburgs Sommerkino lockt Jung und Alt in die durch ein spezielles Folienkissendach geschützte Gießhalle 1."
Neil_Williamson
Local time: 02:55
ETFE/membrane/foil cushion roof
Explanation:
See also:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/architecture/164...
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/architecture/164...
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David Seycek
Austria
Local time: 03:55
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Summary of answers provided
4pneumatic panel roof
Tim Hanes
3ETFE/membrane/foil cushion roof
David Seycek
2foil cushion roofCoqueiro


  

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ETFE/membrane/foil cushion roof


Explanation:
See also:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/architecture/164...
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/architecture/164...

David Seycek
Austria
Local time: 03:55
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pneumatic panel roof


Explanation:
The "Folienkissen" here are air-filled panels, usually made of transparent plastic (see the Wikipedia enty below for details) which provide cover from the elements while allowing light to filter through.

Example sentence(s):
  • "The Gießhalle 1 in Duisburg's summer cinema attracts young and old with its special pneumatic-panelled roof."

    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETFE
Tim Hanes
Germany
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