Space Frame Structures

Space frame structures combine high load-bearing capacity with architectural lightness. These three-dimensional structural systems made from bars and nodes enable large-span constructions, complex geometries and flexible design options – while maintaining comparatively low self-weight.

Thanks to precise planning and industrial prefabrication, customised structures can be created that are efficiently manufactured, assembled and integrated into a wide range of building and facade concepts.

Materials and Components

Space frame structures consist of precisely manufactured steel members and individually designed nodes, which are assembled on site to form a stable three-dimensional load-bearing structure. Early industrial prefabrication enables high dimensional accuracy, optimised installation processes and reliable quality assurance.

Typical components and designs:

  • Steel members
  • Circular hollow sections
  • Steel nodes
  • Standard nodes
  • Bespoke nodes
  • Bolted connections
  • Glass or metal cladding
  • Steel-and-glass combinations
  • Corrosion protection coatings 

Through the flexible combination of different components, space frame structures can be individually adapted to the requirements of architecture, structural engineering and building use.

Space Frame Structures for Roofs

Large halls, transparent roof structures and wide-span roof areas place special demands on supporting structures. Space frame structures provide an efficient solution for airports, exhibition halls, stadiums, railway stations, hotels, atriums and industrial buildings.

Especially in combination with glass roofs and prestigious architectural concepts, space frames create an elegant balance between functionality and design. Their open structure provides transparency and lightness while safely transferring high loads.

  • Structural consultancy 
  • Structural calculations 
  • 3D modelling 
  • Node and member planning 
  • Manufacturing of steel components 
  • Surface treatment 
  • On-site installation and bolting 

Space Frame Structures for Facades

As load-bearing or stabilising elements, space frame structures offer versatile solutions for demanding facade concepts. They are particularly suitable for transparent building envelopes, large foyers, atriums and facades with complex geometries.
The three-dimensional structural system enables the stabilisation of large facade areas while simultaneously creating maximum transparency and architectural freedom.

This results in lightweight building envelopes with high functionality and exceptional aesthetics.

  • Development of facade supporting structures 
  • Integration of glass or metal surfaces 
  • Planning of nodes and connections 
  • Coordination with building envelopes and roofs 
  • Manufacturing of project-specific steel components 
  • Installation coordination 
  • Quality control 

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Space Frame Structures: Efficient Structural Systems for Large Spans

Space frame structures are among the most efficient structural forms in lightweight steel construction. They consist of prefabricated members and nodes connected to create a three-dimensional structure – enabling large spans, high load-bearing capacity and flexible geometries with comparatively low self-weight.

Lindner Steel & Glass develops space frame structures for demanding roof and façade constructions, typically for airports, exhibition halls, stadiums, railway stations, atriums, hotels, canopies and prestigious entrance facades.

In roof applications, space frames enable large column-free areas. In facade applications, they serve as supporting structures for transparent building envelopes, atriums or complex steel-and-glass constructions.

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