{"id":987585202,"date":"2025-10-02T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/?p=987585202"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:13:24","slug":"transforming-campus-athletics-why-colleges-and-universities-choose-air-supported-structures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/transforming-campus-athletics-why-colleges-and-universities-choose-air-supported-structures\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Campus Athletics: Why Colleges and Universities Choose Air-Supported Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>Air-supported structures are transforming campuses across North America, giving athletes safe, year-round training environments and schools versatile, cost-effective facilities. From boosting performance to enhancing student life, these innovative spaces are redefining what\u2019s possible for colleges and universities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On campuses throughout North America, air-supported structures are becoming a familiar sight, large, bright facilities that transform outdoor fields and courts into year-round spaces. Installed by <a href=\"thefarleygroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Farley Group<\/a>, these innovative structures are reshaping how students and athletes train, compete, and experience campus life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Why Top Programs Choose Air-Supported Structures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Across North America, leading athletic programs are making the shift. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvard.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.princeton.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princeton<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senecapolytechnic.ca\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seneca College<\/a> in Ontario, more and more institutions are turning to air-supported facilities to provide safe, reliable training environments. Even professional organizations, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontofc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto FC<\/a>, have relied on an air-supported structure for over a decade to ensure year-round training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>What Exactly Is an Air-Supported Structure?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike traditional buildings made of steel or concrete, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air-supported structures rely on a durable fabric membrane<\/a> held up entirely by carefully regulated air pressure, creating a stable, open space without the need for a rigid framework. A continuous ventilation system and specialized entry points maintain the environment inside.<\/p>\n<p>From the outside, they\u2019re hard to miss - large, white structures often featuring a college or university logo. Inside, the experience is impressive: clear-span space with no beams or columns, allowing for uninterrupted play on full-size fields and courts.<\/p>\n<p>Air-supported structures can be permanent, operating year-round with heating and cooling systems, or they can be installed seasonally to extend outdoor sports into the colder months. For many universities and colleges, this means the best of both worlds, using a dome only when needed and then returning to open-air facilities in warmer seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/product-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Their use isn\u2019t limited to athletics either<\/a>; many institutions also host community events, trade shows, and even exams, providing much-needed large-scale indoor space during peak academic periods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_0 et_pb_gallery et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_gallery_grid et_pb_module\" data-auto-rotate=\"off\" data-auto-rotate-speed=\"\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_items et_post_gallery clearfix et_block_module\" data-per_page=\"5\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_0\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ottawa-U.png\" title=\"University of Ottawa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ottawa-U-400x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987585208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ottawa-U.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ottawa-U-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">University of Ottawa<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_gallery_caption\">University of Ottawa<\/p><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_1\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Princeton.png\" title=\"Princeton University\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Princeton-400x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987585211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Princeton.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Princeton-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">Princeton University<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_gallery_caption\">Princeton University<\/p><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_2\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Harvard.png\" title=\"Harvard University\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Harvard-400x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987585212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Harvard.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Harvard-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">Harvard University<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_gallery_caption\">Harvard University<\/p><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_3\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mentor-College.png\" title=\"Mentor College\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1860\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mentor-College.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987585209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mentor-College.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mentor-College.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">Mentor College<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_gallery_caption\">Mentor College<\/p><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_4\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oakland.png\" title=\"Oakland University\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oakland-400x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987585210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oakland.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oakland-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">Oakland University<\/h3><p class=\"et_pb_gallery_caption\">Oakland University<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Why They Work for Athletics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The key advantage is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarleygroup.com\/staging\/8435\/product-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear-span design<\/a>. With no beams or columns, the entire footprint of the structure is usable playing surface. Historically, few post-secondary institutions could offer a full-size indoor facility of this scale\u2014the costs of traditional construction were simply too high.<\/p>\n<p>Air-supported structures change that. Colleges and universities can provide world-class training facilities at a fraction of the cost of a conventional building. That\u2019s why institutions of every size - from smaller private schools like Thiel College to Ivy League universities - are investing in these solutions. Beyond affordability, schools also enjoy a high degree of customization: domes can be designed in various colors, include branded elements, and showcase college or university logos both inside and out, making them a true extension ofu campus identity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Benefits for Athletes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Year-Round Training<\/strong><br \/>Weather is no longer a limiting factor. With an air-supported structure, athletes can train throughout the winter without interruptions caused by snow, rain, or freezing temperatures. This continuity gives teams a competitive edge over programs limited to seasonal training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Safer Environments<\/strong><br \/>Cold weather and icy fields increase the risk of injuries. Air-supported structures eliminate those hazards by creating a safe, climate-controlled environment where athletes can focus on performance rather than conditions underfoot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Enhanced Performance<\/strong><br \/>Cold temperatures affect muscle function and performance, reducing strength, speed, and power. A controlled environment helps athletes train at their best year-round, leading to more consistent progress and fewer setbacks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Benefits for Campuses<\/h3>\n<p>The value extends well beyond athletics. Air-supported structures also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen student recruitment by offering state-of-the-art facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide new revenue opportunities through community rentals and events.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance campus life with versatile spaces that support both athletic and non-athletic programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Air-supported structures are changing what\u2019s possible for colleges and universities. From improving athletic performance to creating new opportunities for the wider campus community, they offer a flexible, cost-effective solution that continues to gain momentum across North America. With decades of experience and a portfolio that includes some of the most recognized institutions, The Farley Group is proud to support schools in delivering facilities that truly make an impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":987585204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[30,25,29,27,28,33,31,32],"class_list":["post-987585202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-air-supported-structure","tag-blog","tag-bubble","tag-college","tag-dome","tag-soccer-dome","tag-sports-dome","tag-tennis-dome"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Transforming Campus 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