Membrane Structures Engineered for Performance

Structural engineering for tensile and pneumatic membrane structures — from structural analysis and detailing to fabrication-ready documentation.

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What We Engineer


Structural engineering for tensile and pneumatic membrane structures, combining membrane, steel and cable systems into technically resolved, buildable solutions.

Tensile Membrane Structures

Structural analysis, detailing and shop drawings for mechanically tensioned membrane structures.

Pneumatic Structures

Engineering of air-supported and air-inflated membrane systems, including structural analysis and detailing.

Supporting Steel & Cable Systems

Structural engineering and detailing of supporting steelwork, cables and connection systems.

Engineering Services


From structural calculations to fabrication-ready documentation, ZAPF Engineering provides the technical engineering required to transform architectural membrane concepts into buildable structures.

Structural Analysis

Structural calculations and verification for membrane systems and their supporting structures, considering project-specific geometry, loads and structural behaviour.

Detail Engineering

Detailed engineering of membrane, steel and cable components, translating structural concepts and calculations into technically defined solutions.

Shop Drawings

Fabrication-ready drawings and technical documentation for membrane structures, supporting steelwork, cables and connection details.

From Concept to Fabrication


We support membrane projects from structural concept development through analysis, detailed engineering and fabrication-ready documentation — providing a clear technical path from architectural intent to buildable membrane structures.

Concept & Structural Design

Development of structural concepts for tensile and pneumatic membrane structures, considering geometry, prestress, supporting systems and project-specific loads.

Calculation & Detail Engineering

Structural analysis and detailed engineering of membrane, steel and cable systems, translating approved concepts into technically defined, buildable solutions.

Fabrication Documentation

Preparation of fabrication-ready drawings and technical documentation for membrane systems, supporting structures, cables and connection details.