1. Material Choice: Use strong, flexible materials like fabrics or membranes.
2. Form and Shape: Create shapes that efficiently distribute tension, often using curves or folds.
3. Support Systems: Incorporate cables, masts, or frames to anchor the structure and handle loads.
4. Structural Analysis: Calculate tension forces to ensure stability and performance.

Tensile Membrane Patterning involves:

1. Pattern Design: Develop patterns that align with the structural loads and material properties.
2. Fabrication: Cut and sew the membrane based on the pattern to achieve the desired form.

Both design and patterning are crucial for creating efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing tensile structures.