What are some notable examples of sustainable sports and recreation architecture?

1. The Green-Sports Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark – The building features extensive use of sustainable materials, such as wood, plaster and linoleum, and includes a green roof that reduces heat gain and provides insulation.

2. The PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The baseball stadium uses LED lighting, including low-energy floodlights, and has a rainwater collection system for irrigation.

3. The Golden Gate Park Tennis Center in San Francisco, California – The tennis center is powered entirely by solar energy, and features eco-friendly materials and landscaping.

4. The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – This sports and entertainment arena uses energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and includes water-efficient landscaping and rainwater collection for irrigation.

5. The New Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain – The redesigned soccer stadium will feature rainwater harvesting and recycling, and will include energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems.

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