Qatar 2022: We can host World Cup any time of year
The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee insists it is able to host the tournament at any time of year and the dates will be finalised on 24th Feb, despite AFC chief asserting a winter tournament
Brazil 2014 World Cup hailed as sustainability benchmark
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been hailed as a game changer for sustainability as FIFA invests in more infrastructure around Brazil
Qatari air quality tech chosen for 2022 World Cup venues
The organisers of the 2022 World Cup have decided to adopt a high tech air quality monitoring system from Qatar Mobility Innovations Center for its stadiums
Lima mayor: cities will win fight against climate change
Fast growing cities like Lima, which hosts global climate talks next week and the Pan American Games in 2019, have been identified as key battlegrounds for tackling climate change
Arena Seating chosen for English FA’s national centre
The English Football Association has contracted Arena Seating to supply 500 demountable seats to the national football centre, St George’s Park, it was announced today at Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester
Arena Group’s export growth hits Sunday Times list
Innovative seating provider whose overlay projects are showcased at mega events worldwide through HOST CITY magazine is ranked one of the UK’s fastest growing exporters
Brazil World Cup produces more solar power than many countries
Brasilia’s Estádio Nacional outperforms 11 competing nations in solar energy production, making the 2014 World Cup the “greenest ever”
The world’s most sustainable stadiums
Building and operating a sports stadium requires huge quantities of steel, concrete, electricity and water. Here’s how to reduce the footprint
Qatar stadium build steps up with major congress
World experts in stadium design and construction gather in Qatar for third edition of World Stadium Congress
The moveable feast
London 2012’s emphasis on temporary construction was a landmark in sustainability, but what did it mean for the designers and the organising committee that had to deliver the venues?