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Green Stadiums Meet Brazil's Green Goals

2014 World Cup welcomes six LEED-certified arenas

On the heels of Team USAs June 16 World Cup Group G win against Ghana, six World Cup stadiums have achieved
LEED certification, including the largest stadium in South America.
Originally constructed for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, Rio de Janeiros Maracan stadium which will host the final
game of the 2014 World Cup and serve as a major sporting venue for the 2016 Olympic Games was recently
certified as LEED Silver.
The other green stadiums hosting World Cup matches this year include Castelao Arena in Fortaleza, which earned
the LEED Certified designation, as well as four LEED Silver venuese: Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Mineiro in Belo
Horizonte, Arena da Amaznia in Manaus, and Arena Multiuso in Salvador.
Maracans green features include photovoltaic panels on the roof, rainwater reservoirs, and selective waste
collection. Sustainable qualities of the other arenas include:

Castelao Arena: 67.6% reduction in drinkable water consumption, 12.7% reduction in

annual energyconsumption, 97% waste diversion for project
Arena Fonte Nova: 20% of building materials made from recycled content, 75% diversion rate for
construction waste, 35% of power purchased from renewable sources

Arena Castelao (Fortaleza)

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Geographical Location
Fortazela is one of three major cities in Brazils north-east alongside
Recife and Salvador, both of which are also World Cup host cities this
summer.
Game Significance
The Arena Castelao will play host to six matches this summer, including
four group-stage matches, a round-of-16 match and a quarterfinal.
Besides featuring crowd favorites such as Uruguay, Germany and Ivory
Coast, Fortaleza will also see the Brazilian national team play on home
soil in a Group A game against Mexico, which is sure to be a spectacle.

Structural Features
The Arena Castelao seats an impressive 63,903 people and has been
refurbished to make the World Cup this summer.
An interesting architectural feature is its glass skin, which reduces heat
inside the stadium. Its huge roof is also coated with a material that
allows for the circulation of air in the stadium, and provides
soundproofing and ideal shade for television broadcasting.
Importance to the Community
Surprisingly, the Arena Castelao has hosted two large-scale and highprofile religious events. In 1980, Pope John Paul II brought 120,000
followers to the celebrations of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress at
the stadium.
In 1995, 50,000 followers gathered for the farewell of Dom Aloisio
Lorscheider, the archbishop of Fortaleza, confirming the stadium (then yet
to be redeveloped) as an important center-piece in its citizens lives.

A Soccer Stadium for World Cup 2014 is the First

in South America to Achieve LEED Certification

I ma g e co u r te s y Vig l ie cc a & As so ci a t es

This summer, Brazil will be hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1950. Its the perfect
choice, considering Brazil has won more World Cup trophies than any other country. (Five, to be exact.)
Of the twelve stadiums chosen to host the tournaments soccer matches, the Castelo Arena in Fortaleza
was first to complete its renovations, which cost over $250 million. The revamped structure is the first
stadium in Brazil to receive LEED certification.
The Castelo is more than just a building, says David Douek, director of OTEC, the consultancy firm
that oversaw the project. Its destined to be an incredible educational tool, since thousands of people will
be experiencing the facility. (Over 60,000 spectators are expected at every World Cup event this year.)
Architect and urban planner Ronald Werner of Vigliecca & Associates aimed to transform Castelo into a
21st-century building, while preserving the spirit of the original structure built in 1973. Stadiums are
modern cathedrals, he says, so the way theyre built has to serve as an example. The arena is a symbol
of the city of Fortaleza and an important part of its history. We wanted it to feel like the same old stadium
when you first walk in.
Werner hopes Castelo will become a blueprint for designers on how to successfully manage
environmental resources when planning large public arenas. 92% of the wood used in construction was
FSC-certified. A significant amount of the 1,900 parking spaces is reserved for vehicles using alternative
fuel, as well as vehicles that provide car sharing. The 387,500-square-foot roof is treated with a reflective
material to reduce solar heat gain. During construction, 97% of waste was reused and recycled, and
every sealant, coat, and paint complied with the limits for volatile organic compounds. Im quite proud of
the technical solutions weve developed, Werner says

Arena Castelo

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Palram Products Used On Stadium That Hosted 2014 World Cup

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Palram Americas, a leading manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC product lines, announces
the use of SUNTUF PRO on the Plcido Castelo stadium, popularly known as the Arena
Castelo, in Fortaleza, Brazil. Owned by the Brazilian government and inaugurated in 1973, the
stadium was revamped for soccers 2014 World Cup.
Part of Arena Castelos renovation included over 75,000 square feet of transparent SUNTUF
corrugated 2mm thick polycarbonate sheets to allow natural daylight on the pitch. The sheets
were produced to length and installed as a leading edge covering, providing a cost-effective
watertight solution.
Arena Castelo played host to six World Cup matches, including one of the quarter-finals. It was
the first Brazilian stadium to obtain LEED certification.
SUNTUF PRO is marketed as SUNSKY in North America.
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