Air Dome structure , sounds like it has some connection with light and fragile balloon. But in fact, it uses high-tech membrane materials and precision support system, relying on air pressure to form a stable structure, which is strong and flexible. It can withstand severe weather, ensure internal safety and comfort, and it is energy saving and environmental friendly, short construction period, widely used in stadiums and other places, showing the innovative power of modern architecture.
Renowned Air Dome Buildings
Cinerama Dome
The Cinerama Dome, located in Los Angeles, USA, has a floor area of more than 100,000 square meters. This large-scale building is constructed with an air membrane structure that takes the shape of a flowing wave. The lightness and flexibility of the membrane structure allows for 360° panoramic movies and ensures its long-term stability. (Built in 1963 and opened to the public, it has a history of 61 years)
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome has a history of more than 35 years since its completion in 1988. As a masterpiece of Japanese membrane structure, it has not only undertaken various competitions and performances all over the world, but also withstood the test of many natural disasters. Tokyo Dome adopts the flexible inflatable cable membrane structure, and the membrane surface appears as a rounded surface under the overpressure inside the building (the internal air pressure is 0.3% higher than the external one), which shows its good durability and stability.
Chaoyang Park Air Dome Tennis Center
As an early air dome building in China. It is constructed with high-strength flexible membrane material, and in order to maintain the stability of the structure, a steel cable system is used for reinforcement, and the whole air membrane structure is fixed on the concrete foundation through the anchoring system.
Dutch Museum of Freedom
The Dutch Museum of Freedom is an art museum with the theme of freedom. The building utilizes a state-of-the-art “Shaded Dome” membrane structure, where a steel mesh and a membrane roof are added as a sunshade from a basic inflatable dome. When the dome is inflated, the rods automatically hold up the shading layer, leaving a gap of about 50 centimeters. The “Shaded Dome” uses a double-layer membrane and a cavity structure, which can effectively save energy and regulate the room temperature. (The museum, which opens in 2019, is a permanent place of remembrance of the Second World War)
To summarize, from many renowned cases, air domes have demonstrated excellent durability with their unique structures and materials. Whether it is a sports stadium, cultural facility or commercial building, dômes à structure gonflable can serve as long-lasting and stable buildings.
The Real Case for LIRI Air Dome Project
After nearly 30 years of experience, LIRI Air Dome Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. continues to innovate in the field of air dome construction, integrating a variety of air dome technology and realizing breakthroughs. Through independent research and development, we have launched a series of high-quality and high-performance air dome products, standing at the forefront of industry technology. With excellent strength to promote the development of the industry, to provide users around the world with convenient, comfortable and efficient solutions, the products are exported to more than 130 countries cumulative service more than 100,000 air dome buildings, showing the leading position in the field.
