Design Software

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  PKPM

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  SFCAD

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  3D3S

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  MST

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  TEKLA

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  MIDAS

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  STAAD RCDC

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  SAP

International Design Standard & Code

• European Standards (EN 1090)
• British Standards Institution (BS)
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
  
  International Building Code (IBC)
• Chinese National Standard (GB)
• Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
• National Structural Code of Philippines (NSCP)
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Other Designs

Technical Cooperation

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  Tongji University

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  Tiangong University

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  China Steel Structure Association

From a napkin sketch to line drawing…the first step to creating a space frame structure is to share your ideas with us. As an architect, what is your vision for the finished project? As an engineer, what issues are you facing in bringing the vision to life? As a general contractor, have you found the most cost effective way to build? If the structure was designed using an alternative building system, have you considered a space frame?

SAFS can let you know almost immediately if a space frame is the right fit for your particular application. They work exceptionally well for buildings where long spans of open area are needed, like sports ar enas, warehouses, convention halls and exhibition pavilions, and entrance canopies. They also are ideal for complex architectural designs, organic shapes and decorative accents. Space frame systems are often used as support for solar panels and open road tolling equipment, as well.

Send us a picture or line drawing of what you are trying to create and our experts can work with you to determine if a space frame will offer the right aesthetic and is feasible within the scope of your budget. With more than 30 years of experience, our team is well versed in the cost and structural benefits that space frames afford.