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Architectural Membrane Association honors UANL Innovation

February 11, 2026

The proposal by Abril Luna and Juan José Álvarez Tostado was recognized by the Architectural Membrane Association of Germany for its environmentally friendly design and its potential to enhance open spaces.

A student and a professor from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) won first place at the 2025 AMA Awards for their sustainable and innovative design to create shaded areas in communal spaces. The award is presented by the Architectural Membrane Association.

The Architectural Membrane Association (AMA) is a Germany-based organization that promotes tensile architecture worldwide. The association recognizes innovation and best design practices in sustainable construction.

The project consists of a membrane structure designed to make the garden at the school more comfortable. Since the space lacks protection from sun and rain, the design was developed to address those conditions”.

Abril Luna Sánchez
UANL Student

“These materials are relatively new. They are used in stadiums, buildings, and school roofs because they are highly versatile, easy to shape, and readily available”.

The proposal was designed to span a 15-meter diameter and reach a height of more than seven meters. It features a PVC membrane and other low-cost materials shaped to reflect figures representative of the institution where he studies in Mexico.