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Grass-Roofed Baseball Stadiums

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Oakland Stadium by Bjarke Ingels Group Focuses on Community

— February 22, 2019 — Lifestyle
When designing the Oakland stadium on the Californian city's waterfront, Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (or BIG, for short) took inspiration from the roots of baseball as a "natural meeting place for the local community."

Taking this into consideration, the firm produced a grass-roofed structure that is intended to promote community, maximize panoramas and provide a greener aesthetic. The project was commissioned by the city's Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team.

The new Oakland stadium can accommodate about 27,000 seating guests. The layout design is structured so that it "brings spectators as close to the home plate as possible." In addition, the grassy rooftop contributes to the capacity of the statement as it can accommodate an extra 10,000 fans.
Trend Themes
1. Grass-roofed Structures - The use of grass-roofed structures provides an opportunity for architects to create sustainable and community-focused spaces.
2. Maximizing Panoramas - Designing structures that maximize panoramas allows for a more immersive and enjoyable experience for spectators.
3. Green Aesthetics - The incorporation of green aesthetics into architectural designs presents an opportunity to create visually appealing and environmentally-friendly spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Facilities - The sports facilities industry can explore grass-roofed structures to enhance the fan experience and create unique sporting venues.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can embrace grass-roofed structures as a way to incorporate sustainable and community-focused elements into their projects.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in the development and implementation of green aesthetics and eco-friendly architectural designs.
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