A scientific analysis of the design, construction and operation ­of synthetic pitches took place in Norway, including a life-cycle cost analysis, maintenance and users’ perceptions. The study also explores the value chain from delivery and operation to removal and recycling of old carpets. Read online in sb 2/2023.

As upcycled fan products, the company gives sta­dium seating shells a second life as fully functional chairs for your very own home. The company also attaches great importance to sustainability and re­gional sourcing in its choice of suppliers. The goal is a high-grade German quality product.

As is so often the case in stadium construction, the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria is faced with issues concerning its location, use of resources and payback. DI Harald Fux knows all the ins and outs on these issues. He is CEO of Vienna-based Raumkunst ZT GmbH which was responsible for the design of the Raiffeisen Arena.

Despite its impressive 30,000-seat capacity, Quzhou Stadium was designed to appear as a continuation of the ­surrounding landscape rather than an object standing out against it.