Most Sustainable Sports Venue in the World
If you are like the other millions of people that plan on watching the big football game on February 3rd, you might be interested to know some interesting facts about the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Including that they are the ‘Most Sustainable Sports Venue in the World’ (www.mercedesbenzstadium.com).
What did they implement when constructing thismassive stadium to be the first professional sports stadium to achieve LEEDPlatinum status in the U.S.? First it isimportant to know what LEED Platinum status means.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) defines LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building, community and home project types, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. (Visit their site to learn more www.usgbc.com).
88 LEED Points
The stadium received 88 LEED Points,the most for a sports venue in the world.
Renewable Energy
The Stadium can power 10 professional football games with the Renewable Energy generated through its 4,000 Solar PV Panels.
Storm Water
Capacity to store over 2,000,000 gallons of storm water on site, helping prevent flooding in neighboring areas.
Efficient Lighting
The stadium features 82,500 square feet of LED lighting,which will last 10 times longer than standard lights and reduce energy usage byas much as 60 percent.
Water Conservation
First sports stadium to receive all water categorycredits, due in large part to a highly-advanced storm water management system
Alternative Transportation
Has highest percentage of venue visitors using public transportation to attend events–thanks to convenient access to public transportation (3 MARTA rail lines in .7miles)n
If you are lucky enough to attend a game or event at theMercedes-Benz stadium- make sure to take note of all the extra steps they tookand how they pushed the limits and became the ‘Most Sustainable Sports Venue inthe World’.
