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Athletic Ecotecture

Sustainable stadiums show a convergence of eco and sport

Implications - The worlds of sports and architecture are colliding as concerns over the environment begin affecting the creation and reconstruction of arenas, stadiums and other sports-related structures. With athletic architecture featuring the best in sustainable design, it is likely that "green" principles in sports equipment, apparel and other products will follow suit.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sports Equipment - Companies can take advantage of market opportunity by creating eco-friendly, sustainable products for surfers and other water sport enthusiasts.
2. Green Architecture - Concerns over the environment are affecting the creation and reconstruction of arenas, stadiums and other sports-related structures.
3. Rainwater Collection - Rainwater collection is a sustainable solution that can provide clean drinking water for communities and be used for watering sports fields or cleaning equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Equipment Industry - The growing interest in sustainable sports equipment can be capitalized upon by companies in the athletic equipment industry.
2. Architecture and Construction Industry - Green architecture has become an important consideration for companies in the architecture and construction industry.
3. Water Management Industry - Rainwater collection and other sustainable water management solutions can be implemented by companies in the water management industry.
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Shipping Container Sports Stores
Shipping Container Sports Stores
Puma's Pop-Up Shop Arrives in NYC for the World Cup
Puma’s pop-up shop has made an appearance in New York City as a shipping container store. The two 40-foot shipping containers are painted in the signature Puma red and the interior has been converted… MORE
Hyper-Efficient Pools
Hyper-Efficient Pools
The Super Green Richmond Plunge is Ultra Eco-Friendly
The hyper-efficient Richmond Plunge is setting a standard and staking the claim as America's most efficient public pool. Using natural ventilation for cooling and powered using solar energy, the pool certainly… MORE
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Solar-Powered Stadiums
Qatar Plans to Build Three Hi-Tech Stadiums for FIFA 2022
While the World is still enjoying FIFA 2010, Quatar has already planned to host the 2022 tournament. Qatar’s FIFA 2022 stadiums are promised to be powered by solar energy. Each of the three stadiums will… MORE
Sustainable Football Stadiums
Sustainable Football Stadiums
New Los Angeles NFL Stadium Will Be LEED Certified
Los Angeles could be the home of the world’s first LEED certified football stadium as soon as 2011, and it’s a pretty exciting plan. Designed by global architecture firm Aedas, the 75,000 seat Los… MORE
Artillery Ecotecture
Artillery Ecotecture
The London Olympic Stadium is a first in Eco-Crime Fighting
The 2012 London Olympic Stadium is being made from over 52 tonnes of confiscated firearms. The massive collection of guns, knives and bullets collected by Scotland Yard is going to be melted down and put… MORE
Soccer Field Rain Harvesting
Soccer Field Rain Harvesting
PITCH: AFRICA Captures and Cleans Water for Communities
PITCH: AFRICA is soccer field designed to capture, clean and store rainwater. Envisioned specifically for Africa, due to the continent's enthusiasm for the sport, the idea is to have a street soccer pitch… MORE
Recycled Soccer Jerseys
Recycled Soccer Jerseys
Soccer Stars to Sport Recycled Jerseys at the 2010 World Cup
Nike has created recycled plastic bottle jerseys to adorn the stars of the 2010 World Cup. Each jersey is made from recycled polyester requiring eight plastic bottles to make. These recycled plastic bottle… MORE
Ball Equipment Sports Bags
Ball Equipment Sports Bags
The Reclaimed Soccer Ball Bag Can be a Soccer Star's Prized Item
The Reclaimed Soccer Ball Bag is an eco-friendly athletic bag, made entirely out of old soccer balls. The soccer balls have been turned inside out and created into functional bags that have pockets inside.… MORE
Volcanic Soccer Stadiums
Volcanic Soccer Stadiums
Studio Massaud Designs an Eco Building That Looks Like an Eruption
Located in Guadalajara, Mexico, this soccer stadium, designed by Studio Massaud, resembles an erupting volcano. The all-white membrane on the top was created to look like a ring of smoke. While we all… MORE
Handmade Wooden Surfboards
Handmade Wooden Surfboards
Rayskin's Eco-Friendly Rideable Art is Gnarly
These handmade wooden surfboards from Rayskin are eco-friendly pieces of rideable art. These hollow creations are far greener than their foam counterparts, and are made of exotic wood to satisfy discerning… MORE

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