The Arena do Morro in Brazil was designed as a multipurpose stadium to house a number of different sporting events, gymnastics and general activities for people of all ages. The architecture firm responsible for the design is Herzog & de Meuron, who were looking to build a gymnasium that responded to the heat that can be experienced in the area.
As such, the firm equipped the building with a diagonal panelled roof that allows sufficient airflow throughout, while also ensuring that rain doesn't fall through the slats. The design is perfect for the location in Brazil where heat can be an issue, but wet weather also occurs. Moreover, light can seep through the slats allowing for natural illumination inside the stadium.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Multipurpose Diagonal Roofs
- Diagonal panelled roofs are a potential solution for builders in hot and wet areas to allow sufficient airflow, while ensuring that rain doesn't fall through the slats.
- Ventilated Gymnasiums
- Ventilated gymnasiums are potentially disruptive, enabling a more natural light, healthier fitness environment, and cost savings on energy.
- Natural Illumination
- Slatted roofs are trending as a cost-saving solution for natural illumination.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and design firms can incorporate diagonal panelled roofs for air circulation and natural lighting in a variety of building projects.
- Sports Stadiums
- Sports stadiums can benefit from incorporating diagonal panelled roofs to create natural ventilation and lower energy costs.
- Fitness Centers
- Gyms and fitness centers can innovate with slatted roofs to provide natural illumination, better air quality, and energy savings.
