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Air Buildings For All-weather Badminton And Basketball Courts

Empowering year-round sports operations through AI-regulated air-supported membrane structures, smart climate stabilization, glare-free indirect acoustics, and zero-column clear span agility.

Featured Arena Dome Configurations

Engineered to meet international sports federation standards for professional tournaments, multi-sport clubs, and training academies.

Commercial & Industrial Evolution of Sports Air Buildings

Addressing the surging demand for scalable indoor sports infrastructure against rising land and construction costs.

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70% Faster Delivery

Modular prefabrication allows complete arena setup in 30–60 days, drastically reducing project cycles and municipal approval overhead.

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Constant Microclimate

Dynamic HVAC and positive pressure integration ensure precise 20–24°C temperature control and PM2.5 filtration year-round.

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50% Capex Savings

Requires zero internal support pillars, heavy steel trusses, or massive deep foundations, offering superior return on investment.

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Eco-Friendly & Recyclable

Thermal PVDF architectural membranes achieve lower carbon footprints with 100% demountable and relocatable components.

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The Commercial Shift to Resilient Sports Hubs

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.

Precision Engineering for Court Sports

Tailored physical, aerodynamic, and photometric parameters for elite badminton trajectories and dynamic basketball court demands.

Anti-Glare & Zero-Draft Badminton Stadiums

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.

  • Laminar Air Distribution (<0.2 m/s): Intelligent low-velocity displacement vents supply fresh air without producing horizontal drafts across court zones.
  • Indirect Diffuse Illumination: High-efficiency LED systems reflect soft, glare-free illumination off the high-reflectance PVDF dome ceiling, reaching 500–1000 Lux without blinding players.
  • Clear Ceiling Height (>9–12m): The natural arch provides massive vertical clearance meeting BWF tournament flight clearance standards.
  • Condensation Prevention: Double-layer membrane configurations eliminate droplet condensation on wooden or PVC court surfaces.
Anti-Glare Air Dome Badminton Arena

High-Impact, Multi-Court Basketball Complexes

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.

  • Flexible Multi-Court Modular Layouts: Zero internal load-bearing columns allow uninterrupted side-by-side NBA/FIBA regulation court layouts with full run-off margins and spectator bleachers.
  • Smart Acoustic Dampening: Proprietary inner acoustic insulation liners suppress echo and reverberation, ensuring clear communication between referees, coaches, and players.
  • Dynamic Oxygenation & Fresh Air Flow: Industrial-grade intelligent blowers exchange air volumes 3 to 6 times per hour, ensuring peak oxygen levels for athletic performance.
  • Resilient Foundation Anchoring: Patented perimeter aluminum clamping matrices resist up to Category 12 typhoon-level wind uplift and extreme seismic shock.
Translucent Air-Supported Basketball Dome

Technical & Architectural Specifications

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

About Us

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.

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Modular Innovation & Environmental Adaptation

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.

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Our Global Vision

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.

Enterprise Image & Personnel Operation Flowchart

Precision manufacturing, high-frequency automated welding, and rigorous zero-defect quality control across every production stage.

1. Select the customized membrane material

1. Select the customized membrane material

2. Deploy the membrane material

2. Deploy the membrane material

3. Lay the membrane material on the automated cutting machine

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

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

5. Cutting, Splicing, and Reinforcement Strips

6. Workers arrange the membrane materials and weld

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

7. Small Hot Sealer Welding Rope Channel

8. Manufacturing aluminum alloy clamps and fittings

8. Manufacturing aluminum alloy clamps, door and window fittings, and inflatable pipes

9. Check the product, pack it, and prepare for transportation

9. Check the product, pack it, and prepare for transportation