Dome construction has significant advantages over traditional construction methods
The process of airforming to build monolithic domes has numerous significant advantages over other methods, including:
- Reduced construction cost
- Shorter construction time
- Increased design flexibility
- Controlled working environment
Shaped for maximum space
The shape of the dome encloses the maximum amount of space with the least surface area. And because a dome’s surface area requires a much smaller quantity of expensive building materials, the cost savings and efficiencies are substantial.
Quick construction without weather delays
The construction of monolithic domes is quick, regardless of weather conditions. The process takes place within an air-inflated form that covers equipment and stockpiled materials, allowing construction to continue regardless of weather conditions. All construction takes place inside the airform protected and unencumbered by bad weather. Weather related delays, which frequently impact traditional construction methods, are avoided entirely.
Versatile applications
Domes are ideally suited for structures where open spaces are required: They are open span and therefore no columns intrude on or interrupt valuable available space. For that reason, they are excellent choices for athletic facilities, schools, auditoriums, churches, convention halls, museums, and homes. Monolithic domes provide unprecedented flexibility, especially in buildings requiring a large amount of open space. The designer has total flexibility in the layout of rooms. Virtually any size and number of rooms are possible.
There are many designs that can be applied to bring about unique architecture. Units can be overlapped; the shell material can be smoothed or textured and the outside layer can be completed in nearly any color.
