Innovative Air Domes For Flexible Space Solution

Innovative Air Domes For Flexible Space Solution The air dome is a contemporary, inflatable construction with flexible design and energy efficiency.

Features of Shelter Structures' Air Dome

Orangery tents combine the charm of traditional orangeries with modern design, creating luxurious and memorable spaces for various occasions. let’s check out at these unique structures’ types and key features.

Advanced Materials

We use premium PVDF coated or PVC coated fabrics to manufacture the air dome. This material guarantees durability and stability. With a lifespan of about 25 years, it makes the air dome last for a long time.

Technological Innovations

To improve the performance of our air domes, Shelter Structures made a lot of innovations in technology. As a result, the tent has intelligent controls for air quality, temperature, and humidity.

Professional After-Sales Services

Whether there is a problem with using your air domes or damaged components, our professional after-sales team will always be there to help you solve your problems.

Reliable & Durable

Based on internal experimental data, our air domes show great performance in terms of explosion, wind, and snow resistance. The vast majority of accidents and bad weather cannot invade these tents.

Safety Warning

An alarm system protects workers from harmful substances. If toxic gas concentrations reach a high level, this system will trigger alarms and takes safety measures.

Customization Options

You can choose from various sizes, shapes, and configurations of the air dome according to your different needs.

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Supported by Air Pressure: Generally made with a single-layer or double-layer fabric envelope. These envelopes are inflated with air to create a pressurized space. The stability of this dome structure is maintained by slightly higher air pressure inside.
Usages: These structures are usually used as sports facilities, swimming pools, and long-term warehouses.
Site Requirements: They need controlled entrances and exits to maintain air pressure. The length of the site should preferably exceed 50 meters

Air-Supported Dome Structure

Inflatable Design: Air-inflated structures create space by inflating beams, arches, and walls. The air-inflated dome structures serve as the load-bearing element of the structure, offering self-supporting properties.
Usages: They are ideal for bouncy castles, escape slides, and temporary warehouses.
Site Requirements: They don’t need any entrances and exits. They are suitable for venues less than 50 meters in length.

Air-Inflated Dome Structure

Comparison Between 2 Types of Air Domes

Air-Supported Dome Structure Air-Inflated Dome Structure
Structure Supported by Air Pressure with single or double layers Inflatable structure made with inflating beams, arches, and walls
Size Hundreds to thousands of square meters Dozens to hundreds of square meters
Entrance & Exit Requirement Yes No
Applications For large, permanent facilities:

Sports facilities, swimming pools, and warehouses.
For small, temporary facilities:

Bouncy castles, escape slides, and temporary storage
Site Requirement Venue length > 50m Venue length < 50m

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Integrated Smart Systems for Air Dome

Anchoring Base System

The anchoring system evenly distributes uplift forces on the PVDF fabric, ensuring uniform air dome load distribution. So it effectively increases stability of the tent.

Steel Cable Reinforcement System

The air dome has a steel cable system to reduces the external load of the PVDF fabric. This makes the air dome more resistant to wind, snow, earthquakes, and pressure.

Mechanical Control System

The air dome has a mechanical system for energy efficiency. This system includes inflation, fresh air, air conditioning, temperature, humidity control, and backup power supply to ensure people’s safety.

Smart Control System

The intelligent control system helps you to check the status of the air dome anytime. This makes it easy for you to identify problems with your tent and take maintenance measures in a timely manner.

Power backup System

Our backup power system keeps the air dome running safely. This system automatically switches to a diesel generator during a power outage to keep the air dome running.

Intelligent Snow Removal System

The PLC control system manages snow removal blower and deicing spray systems based on snowfall. If there is too much snow, the snow sensors in the air dome will alert.

Common Application of Air Dome

Military Warehouse

Military Warehouse

Industrial Use

Industrial Use

Sports Facility

Sports Facility

Agricultural Use

Agricultural Use

Emergency & Disaster Shelter

Emergency & Disaster Shelter

Educational Facility

Educational Facility

Event Venue

Event Venue

Entertainment Facilities

Entertainment Facilities

Shelter Structures' VS Regular Orangery Tent

Shelter Structures Others
Main Material PVDF Fabric + High Strength Membrane System PVC Fabric + Membrane System
Customization Options Flexible Limited
Wind Resistance Up to 0.65 kN/㎡ Up to 0.5 kN/㎡
Snow Load Capacity 0.4 kN/㎡ 0.3 kN/㎡
Construction Time 50-60 Days 70-80 Days
Lifespan 30 Years 20 Years

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This large PVDF air dome from Shelter Structures is suitable for our industrial warehouse. We set up the air dome quickly and put it into use. It is sturdy and can withstand high wind loads. This solves our problem well because the wind and snow are heavy here.

Customer from China

FAQs of Air Dome

What Is the Air Dome?

The air dome is an inflated structure supported by air pressure. It is made out of a membrane fixed to the ground (usually PVDF-coated fabric). They offer large and clear spaces ideal for various activities and storage.

The air dome construction is designed to be set up easily. The time it takes generally depends on the site situation and crew experience. If you hire a professional engineering team to install, all installations can be completed within 10 days.

The lifespan of an air dome is determined by its usage and maintenance. This semi-permanent dome can last 25-30 years, while seasonal air domes have a useful life of approximately 20 years. Proper maintenance and care can help extend its life.

Yes, air domes can ensure the safety of people and your goods. Modern air domes can withstand strong winds (up to 150 mph) and snow loads (up to 50 psf). Regular maintenance and appropriate operation enhance the safety of these structures.
Air domes require electricity to power the blower. Heated air domes require a gas or fuel supply for the heating system. Some advanced air domes may also include air conditioning, which consumes additional power. Proper energy planning is quite important, especially for air dome efficiency.