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20 m inflatable event dome tent for PlanetSolar
- Diameter
- 20 m
- Height
- 10 m
- Folded volume
- 2 m3
In 2020, Digital Inflatables designed and built an inflatable dome tent 20 m in diameter and 10 m high for the PlanetSolar Foundation. The white structure of crossing air tubes served as a conference hall with a stage and a seated audience. It has a dual pressure system, emergency power and a hidden 10 t ballast, and folds down to just 2 m3.
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What did Digital Inflatables build for the PlanetSolar Foundation?
A white inflatable dome 20 m in diameter and 10 m high, which the workshop also calls a giant tent.
The structure is made of thick air tubes that cross as arches under a white, translucent skin. A glass double door with a small ramp forms the entrance.
Inside, the photos show a conference hall: rows of chairs, a stage, a screen and a lectern, under a skin that softens the daylight.
Outside, a vertical sign reading "ENVIRONMENTAL SPHERE" stands next to the entrance.
What is the PlanetSolar Foundation?
A Swiss public-interest foundation based in Yverdon-les-Bains that works against climate change and for the protection of the environment.
It carries on the legacy of the PlanetSolar boat, which sailed around the world on solar power between 2010 and 2012.
In the photos, the dome stands on an asphalt square, with a blue banner and a blue flag next to the entrance, and hosts a conference inside.
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Request a quoteHow does a 20 m inflatable dome stay stable and safe?
The PlanetSolar dome relies on a dual pressure system, emergency power and a hidden 10 t ballast.
The 2020 post mentions double safety systems and low pressure.
Folded, the dome takes up only 2 m3, which keeps transport and storage simple between two events.
Budgets and lead times for this kind of structure are covered in the guide to custom inflatable structure prices and the guide to custom inflatable lead times.
Why choose an inflatable tent for an event?
An inflatable tent covers a large area with no poles inside, so the space stays free for a stage, seating or an exhibition.
A blower holds the shape, the skin folds into a small volume, and the same structure can serve on several sites. To compare workshops able to build one, see the guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer.
Full specifications
| Client | PlanetSolar Foundation |
|---|---|
| Object | inflatable event dome tent |
| Diameter | 20 m |
| Height | 10 m |
| Folded volume | 2 m3 |
| Year | 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the PlanetSolar inflatable dome?
It is 20 m in diameter and 10 m high.
How much space does the dome take up when folded?
Only 2 m3, according to the Digital Inflatables post.
What happens if the power goes out?
The dome has emergency power and a dual pressure system.
How do you secure a large inflatable dome on asphalt?
With ballast rather than stakes: the PlanetSolar dome is held by a hidden 10 t ballast, without drilling into the ground.
Can you hold a conference inside an inflatable tent?
Yes. Inside the PlanetSolar dome, the photos show a hall with a stage, a screen and rows of chairs.
Who built the PlanetSolar Foundation dome?
Digital Inflatables, a workshop for custom inflatable structures, in 2020.
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