Location: Portland, OR

Application: Tennis Dome

Size: 118’ W x 223’ L (26,314 sq. ft.)

Features:

• Custom-designed gray exterior fabric
• High-tech center skylight system
• Seasonal dome for winter only

Challenge:

• Cover the Lewis & Clark College outdoor tennis courts with an energy efficient and “green” enclosure during the winter.

Solution:

• Arizon designed an air-supported building to fit over the existing tennis courts at Lewis & Clark College during the winter months.
• A LEED-certifiable and energy-efficient mechanical system, overhead skylight and ample insulation were incorporated into the dome’s design to greatly reduce operating costs.
• Gray exterior fabric was used as requested by the college as an aesthetic preference.
• The dome features a cable system to offer extra stability, safety & support during possible inclement weather.

Result:

• Lewis & Clark is able to offer year-round training & practice capabilities- a major draw for prospective students.
• Typically the first stop on recruitment tours, the dome draws top talent from across the country.
• The Pioneers women’s team boasted several top ten recruiting classes after being installed.