02-09-2015, 10:44 AM
Kinetic Architecture - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The stadium features a retractable "rose-petal" roof with eight triangular patels that slide open diagonally, similar to that of a camera aperture. Using the principles of Kinetic Architecture , the dynamic roof can open and close on demand, allowing the stadium to be an open air venue as well as a closed, air-conditioned facility.
The stadium is an expansive 1.8 million square feet and holds 71,000 seats.
When the roof opens, the stadium’s envelope of louvers and operable glass curtains also open, providing cross ventilation for the interior. For optimal viewing inside the stadium, a 58-foot-tall, 360-degree, high-definition “video halo” hangs from the roof’s trusses in order to show fans a magnified view of the game.
The stadium features a retractable "rose-petal" roof with eight triangular patels that slide open diagonally, similar to that of a camera aperture. Using the principles of Kinetic Architecture , the dynamic roof can open and close on demand, allowing the stadium to be an open air venue as well as a closed, air-conditioned facility.
The stadium is an expansive 1.8 million square feet and holds 71,000 seats.
When the roof opens, the stadium’s envelope of louvers and operable glass curtains also open, providing cross ventilation for the interior. For optimal viewing inside the stadium, a 58-foot-tall, 360-degree, high-definition “video halo” hangs from the roof’s trusses in order to show fans a magnified view of the game.