# Sustainable Super Stadiums The Grand Stade de Casablanca is a Monolithic Eco Sports Structure By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-stade-de-casablanca References: [scau](http://www.scau.com/index.php/projets/grand-stade/11) The Grand Stade de Casablanca promises to be a revolutionary meeting of [large sporting structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre) and the rapidly growing design tsunami that is eco architecture. Set to be constructed in a giant abandoned quarry, the Grand Stade de Casablanca is being designed to resemble a glistening mineral. The final structure will also feature prominent [perforated concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs) "blades" that will encourage ventilation, provide shade and shelter for the garden oasis that will make up the interior of the stadium's outer wall. Expected to be finished in 2013, the [mega stadium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-united-3) will be a literal sports paradise with a responsible eco footprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco Sports Structures:** Opportunity to design and construct large sporting structures with sustainable materials and eco-friendly features. - **Perforated Concrete Design:** Innovative use of perforated concrete for ventilation, shade, and aesthetic appeal in architectural structures. - **Garden Oasis Interiors:** Creating interior spaces within stadiums that incorporate garden oases for a more sustainable and pleasant environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create sustainable and eco-friendly sports structures. - **Construction Materials:** Demand for sustainable construction materials to be used in eco sports structures. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Opportunity for landscape designers to create garden oasis interiors in large sporting structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skyline Sports Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neom-sky-stadium.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md) - [Modernized Stadium Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-bouissou-stadium-stand.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md)