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With reference to recent projects in Australia, such as the Ken Rosewall Arena, Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Sydney Football Stadium, and Optus Stadium, the authors discuss design principles and their impact on a “net zero” facility.

Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United of MLS and many of the world’s top sports and entertainment events, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) was the first professional sports stadium in the world in November 2017 to achieve LEED ­Platinum Certification and by that time had gathered more points than any other sports facility in the world with a total of 88.

Sport and leisure centres are a challenging typology from a carbon point of view. The typically high operational costs of pool buildings are well known, and the recent energy crisis will mean many leisure operators are facing difficult decisions.

Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, hosts not only the NHL’s newest team, the Seattle Kraken, and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, but also numerous concerts and other events. The goal was to create the most sustainable arena in the world, to responsibly revitalize a historic landmark, and to cultivate the ultimate fan experience.

In the municipality of Balzers in the Principality of Liechtenstein, a multifunctional all-weather space has been built in the immediate vicinity of the school building, meeting many different needs and providing exercise opportunities for everyone.

With the creation of the sports court, skate arena, a playground, a highly welcomed fountain area and the community garden, the Natureza Urbana office aims to enhance collective activities and public engagement in the management of the park, reno­vating public spaces and connecting them with the urban fabric.