2026

Michael Wilson

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Our iron ore stockyard requires a 120-meter column-free clear span and must withstand both heavy rainfall and extreme solar exposure. Pongcheng Outdoor’s air-supported structure features AI‑controlled ventilation and a self‑cleaning ETFE–photovoltaic composite membrane. Dust emissions have been reduced by 91%, and it withstood gusts of 115 km/h during Cyclone Akara. It even supplies solar power to our crushing plant.

Our iron ore stockyard requires a 120-meter column-free clear span and must withstand both heavy rainfall and extreme solar exposure. Pangcheng Outdoor’s air-supported structure features AI‑controlled ventilation and a self‑cleaning ETFE–photovoltaic composite membrane. Dust emissions have been reduced by 91%, and it withstood gusts of 115 km/h during Cyclone Akara. It even supplies solar power to our crushing plant.

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Is an air-supported structure considered a building or a facility?

Air-supported structures are both architectural and infrastructural; fundamentally, they are a novel type of building that uses high-strength membrane materials as the envelope and relies on air pressure differentials for structural support, thereby exhibiting both the structural characteristics and functional attributes of architecture.

What are the application areas of air-supported structures?

Air‑membrane structures have a wide range of applications, spanning sports, environmental protection, industry, the military, emergency response, agriculture, and urban development. In the sports sector, they are used to construct basketball arenas, swimming pools, and other facilities, providing a comfortable indoor environment with stable temperature and humidity.

Advantages of Air-Membrane Stadiums

First, it features a short construction cycle: its modular design allows for rapid deployment, enabling swift commissioning to meet urgent needs. Second, it is cost‑effective, requiring minimal infrastructure and resulting in significant savings on both materials and labor.