A pneumatic structure is a system of components that is supported by air in the same manner that a balloon is supported by air.
The components of a pneumatic structure consist of a membrane, supporting cables, and anchorage system, and an HVAC system.
Anchoring system - Steel cables.
Pros :
+ The initial and operating costs are lower than that of a conventional building because of its simplicity.
+ Completely prefabricated and they can be assembled fast.
+ Because of the lightweight, pneumatic structures can be easily relocated.
Envelope materials
+ Fiberglass
+ Polyester
+ Nylon
+ ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene)
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