Engineered to meet international sports federation standards for professional tournaments, multi-sport clubs, and training academies.
Addressing the surging demand for scalable indoor sports infrastructure against rising land and construction costs.
Modular prefabrication allows complete arena setup in 30–60 days, drastically reducing project cycles and municipal approval overhead.
Dynamic HVAC and positive pressure integration ensure precise 20–24°C temperature control and PM2.5 filtration year-round.
Requires zero internal support pillars, heavy steel trusses, or massive deep foundations, offering superior return on investment.
Thermal PVDF architectural membranes achieve lower carbon footprints with 100% demountable and relocatable components.
Commercial sports clubs, private academies, and educational institutions are increasingly turning to air-supported building technologies. Traditional steel or concrete sports centers frequently face lengthy construction permits, high thermal loss, and exorbitant capital expenditure. In contrast, modern air buildings utilize high-strength, flame-retardant composite membranes inflated under minimal positive pressure, creating unobstructed column-free spans extending past 100 meters. This structural efficiency translates directly into uninterrupted 365-day court rental revenues, shielded from seasonal downpours, scorching summers, freezing winters, and poor outdoor air quality.
Tailored physical, aerodynamic, and photometric parameters for elite badminton trajectories and dynamic basketball court demands.
Badminton is internationally recognized as one of the most microclimate-sensitive court sports. Standard shuttlecocks weigh only 4.74 to 5.50 grams, meaning even negligible internal air currents will disrupt flight paths. Simultaneously, athletes constantly track high clears against the ceiling, making direct lighting glare a major impairment.
Modern basketball training centers demand high volumetric capacity, optimal air exchange rates for high-intensity cardio output, and reverberation-controlled acoustics for coaching and crowd management.
Rigorous structural parameters underpinning reliable, long-lasting sports dome performance.
| Parameter | Badminton Specification | Basketball Specification | Structural Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membrane Tensile Strength | 4000 / 3500 N/5cm (Warp/Weft) | 4500 / 4000 N/5cm (Warp/Weft) | PVDF Architectural Composite |
| Clear Apex Height | 9.0 m – 12.5 m | 10.0 m – 16.0 m | Column-Free Clear Span |
| Internal Air Speed | ≤ 0.20 m/s (Laminar low-draft) | ≤ 0.35 m/s | ASHRAE 55 / 62.1 Compliant |
| Lux Level / Glare Control | 500 - 1000 Lux (Indirect reflection) | 500 - 750 Lux (Uniform LED) | EN 12193 Sports Lighting |
| Working Internal Pressure | 150 Pa – 300 Pa | 150 Pa – 350 Pa | AI Pressure-Compensated |
| Wind / Snow Load Resistance | Up to 120 km/h / 0.50 kN/m² | Up to 140 km/h / 0.65 kN/m² | ISO 9001 / CE Certified |
Pioneering the Future of Eco-Friendly, Modular Membrane Structural Engineering
Yifan Air Dome is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to innovative, eco-friendly air-supported membrane structures and integrated air dome building solutions. As a leading integrated service provider in the application of membrane structure technology across China, we cover the full industrial chain of R&D, design, manufacturing, installation and full-cycle operation and maintenance, delivering high-efficiency, energy-saving and low-carbon sustainable building space solutions for global clients.
With years of deep cultivation in the air dome and membrane structure industry, we adhere to the development philosophy of green low-carbon, technological innovation and quality priority, and strictly comply with industrial construction and production standards. Supported by standardized production techniques and abundant experience in large-scale project implementation, we professionally customize various air domes, including sports stadiums, industrial warehouses, environmental enclosures, cultural tourism venues and exhibition membrane buildings, which are widely applied in sports fitness, industrial storage, environmental dust prevention, cultural tourism scenic spots and public supporting facilities.
Taking modular innovation and environmental adaptation technology as our core philosophy, we focus on the R&D and scenario application of air dome buildings. Leveraging an advanced modular structure and robust environmental adaptability, we deliver core strengths including shorter construction cycles, cost-effectiveness, easy disassembly and relocation, and recyclable reuse. Our structures perfectly withstand complex weather and natural conditions such as snow, gale winds, heavy rain, high temperature and severe cold. We adhere to tailored solutions adapted to local conditions. Fully suited for diverse application scenarios, we comprehensively meet clients' customized needs for personalized space utilization and engineering construction.
Moving forward, Yifan will further advance core technologies in air-supported structure innovation and environmental adaptability. By deeply cultivating the global market for membrane structures, the company aspires to become a leading international provider of comprehensive solutions for air-supported buildings. Leveraging green, low-carbon technologies to empower the transformation of architectural spaces, Yifan aims to create a new global ecosystem of modular air-supported structures—one that is safer, more energy-efficient, better adapted to diverse needs, and more sustainable.
Precision manufacturing, high-frequency automated welding, and rigorous zero-defect quality control across every production stage.
1. Select the customized membrane material
2. Deploy the membrane material
3. Lay the membrane material on the automated cutting machine and import the flat design drawings into the machine
4. Manually trim the edges of the membrane material again to remove exposed fibers and ensure a secure weld
5. Cutting, Splicing, and Reinforcement Strips
6. Workers arrange the membrane materials according to the layout drawings and weld them using a track-type high-frequency heat-sealin
7. Small Hot Sealer Welding Rope Channel
8. Manufacturing aluminum alloy clamps, door and window fittings, and inflatable pipes
9. Check the product, pack it, and prepare for transportation
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