海滨旅游业(海滨风景区、度假村、沿海公园、海滩商业区)喜欢使用膜结构,主要是因为:环境恶劣,需要很高的美观性,可以轻便快速地建造,并且需要强大的景观属性。
Why are membrane structures commonly used in the coastal tourism industry?
1. Strong resistance to marine climate (core reason)
The coastal environment features:
High salt spray corrosion
Strong ultraviolet radiation
Strong winds (typhoons/monsoons)
High humidity
Membrane structure materials such as PTFE membrane, PVDF membrane, and ETFE film have excellent weather resistance and corrosion resistance, making them very suitable for long-term use at the seaside.
2.The project’s overall weight is very light, so it is not afraid of geological issues.
Many coastal areas have:
soft foundations (sand, reclaimed land)
unsuitable for heavy concrete structures
Membrane structures are lightweight tension systems with low foundation requirements, making them ideal for the rapid implementation of coastal projects.
3. Unique Design Enhances Tourism Appeal
The core of the tourism industry is the “Instagrammable economy.”
Membrane structures can be designed in the following ways:
Sailboat shapes;Wave shapes;Seashell shapes;Cloud/White Sail styles
Perfectly embodying the “natural + modern art” feel of the seaside, these designs easily become popular Instagrammable landmarks.
4. Rapid construction, suitable for tourism development cycles
Tourism projects typically have: tight construction schedules and are sensitive to opening times. Membrane structures are generally prefabricated in factories and installed on-site, which is much faster than traditional buildings and suitable for rapid operation.
5. Semi-transparent, comfortable seaside experience
The membrane material has natural light transmission properties:
Soft light transmission during the day
Reduces the heat of direct sunlight
Can be combined with lighting at night for ambiance
Perfect for seaside leisure settings (cafes, restaurants, observation decks).
6. Low maintenance costs
Compared to wood/steel structures:
Less prone to corrosion
Does not require frequent renovations
Easy to clean (rainwater self-cleaning effect)
More suitable for long-term operation of tourism projects
Common Application Scenarios
Beach sunshades / Beach rest areas
Seaside restaurant / Bar canopies
Viewing platforms
Visitor centers
Parking lot sunshades
Water sports centers
Membrane structures are ideal for the seaside tourism industry because they are resistant to salt spray and wind, lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, quick to construct, and can create highly attractive landmark landscape buildings.