# Solar-Powered Arenas Populous Designed the Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center Stadium By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populous References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/28/populous-solar-powered-muccc-arena-munich/) & [populous](https://populous.com/) [Populous](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populous-1) designed the new Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center stadium in Munich, Germany. The arena is set to host a mix of [concerts and large-scale events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova), boasting a capacity of 20,000. The design studio created the stadium with a decorative exoskeleton that references the Bavarian flag. The space is set to be built on parkland beside the LapCampus innovation center at Munich Airport. According to the architectural company, the design will feature a "high recognition factor" as it plays homage to the heritage of Bavaria. Its compact and visually distinctive shape will create a hub for culture and community. Moreover, the building will incorporate [renewable energy sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) that Populous hopes will supply all of the stadium's required operational energy. Image Credit: Populous ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renewable Energy Integration:** The incorporation of renewable energy sources in stadium design creates opportunities for renewable energy companies and sustainable energy innovations. - **Multifunctional Entertainment Spaces:** Construction of multifunctional arenas or entertainment spaces creates opportunities for event management companies and flexible design innovations. - **Cultural Heritage-inspired Architecture:** Architecture inspired by cultural heritage creates opportunities for designers and architects to integrate meaningful elements into modern designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies have the opportunity to integrate renewable energy sources into stadium and entertainment space design for energy-efficient operations. - **Event Management:** Event management companies have the opportunity to leverage multifunctional entertainment spaces for flexible event themes and layouts. - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design companies have the opportunity to integrate cultural heritage elements into modern designs for an added layer of meaning and recognition factor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.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) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Skyline Sports Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neom-sky-stadium.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md) - [Hybrid Football Stadium Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tammela-stadium.md)