What are some examples of sustainable architecture in sports facilities?

1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA: The stadium features a retractable roof that captures rainwater, which is then used for irrigation and cooling the facility.

2. The Venetian Macao, Macao: This sports facility uses solar panels to generate electricity, and also incorporates a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation and cleaning.

3. Forest Green Rovers Stadium, Gloucestershire, UK: This soccer stadium is entirely powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar power and green gas from food waste.

4. Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden: The stadium's roof is covered in solar panels, which are used to generate electricity for the facility.

5. Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany: This sports facility features a façade made up of 2,874 ETFE panels that help to regulate the temperature, reducing the need for heating and cooling.

6. National Tennis Centre, Melbourne, Australia: The facility incorporates energy-efficient lighting and cooling systems, as well as a rainwater harvesting system.

7. Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, USA: The stadium's energy-efficient features include a green roof made up of over 16,000 plants, solar panels, and a water recycling system.

8. The Olympic Village, London, UK: The sustainable features of the Olympic Village include a district heating network, water-saving measures, and the use of recycled materials in the construction.

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