CST was designer/builder of a 21-meter (69 foot) by 30 meter (98 foot) ridged roof design Omni*Hub spaceframe with a tan vinyl on polyester membrane. The structure has a surface area of 668 square meters (7200 square feet).

The objective was to provide a covered excavation site, site to protect from the rain and sun during excavation which can take years. The Petra site is an archeological site of an ancient Byzantine Church foundation. With the aid of the cover the site can be explored and progress can be made to expose the beautiful mosaic tiles on the floor.

Client:American Center for Oriental Research, Petra, Jordan
Architect: Shutler Architects, Arlington, Va.