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Structural Air Dome: The Great Alternative for Sports & Entertainment

The increasing concerns about pollution and its health consequences, as well as the unsuitable weather conditions limit the interest of the population in outdoor sports and leisure activities.

The Structural Air Dome is the greatest alternative solution to these problems. Inside the structure, it is possible to control the air quality and the climatic conditions for the safe practice of sports programs and other recreational activities.

AIR DOME: THE MOST CONVENIENT, SAFE AND EFFICIENT STRUCTURE

  • Beautiful architectural design
  • Lower construction costs than a traditional steel structure
  • Short completion time: production & installation
  • Portable and easy to disassemble
  • No need of structural columns
  • More than 180 m span, providing flexible space.
  • Safe: unique patented Bias-harness cable net system
  • Resistance to more than 16 degree typhoons and 250 Kg/m2snow load
  • Low energy consumption: patented with the "thermal layer"
  • Advance automation control system

TOP AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE WORLD:

The air quality inside the Air Dome is much better than outside, there are 2.5 particles per million (PM) less.

SUITABLE FOR SPORTS COMPLEX CENTRES

The Structural Air Dome is an excellent solution to combine multiple sports:

  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor soccer
  • Multi-sports floor for: basketball, volley ball, badminton, hand ball
  • Running track
  • Playground
  • And many more

CONTROLLED CONDITIONS:

Inside the Air Dome, the temperature, the humidity and the lighting can be better controlled providing a comfortable experience for visitors as they enjoy the live action.

Asia’s First Air Dome Ice Rink

Built by CTC and Broadwell in 2015. The project was completed in an astonishing record time of only two months, including the installation of the air dome and the construction of the ice rink. This facility is for sports purposes and is the home of a Beijing youth hockey club.

About Broadwell

Broadwell is a pioneer company in the industry of air-supported structures. From the use of air structures in military applications, the company has expanded its expertise and know-how to conceive new applications of air-supported structures for both industrial and recreational sectors.