PROJECT PHOTOS

Building the Airlock

April 5, 2003

The airlock is essential to getting in and out of the inflated airform. We built it to be used for a while and then to be used for our Garage addition in the future. So we made it very sturdy.

frame of airlock

moving airlock frame to pad

airlock on pad

other side panels

detail of corner

3 feet wide by 8 feet long by 6 foot tall

on pad with inflator fan

airform spread out

right view

front view of portico

view from back augment

scaffolding on right

We painted it so the wood could withstand the elements, and keep it from warping. We built it out of plywood and 2x4s. All we have to do now is add the two interior doors.

detail of corner

Isaac pulling airlock

attaching plywood panels

Billy on ladder

interior detail

next to airform

view through airlock

center view

portico spread out

view across airform

airlock painted

scaffolding under airform