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Dalian Shide Stadium Competition Entry, Nbbj Architects
Dalian Shide Stadium Competition Entry, Nbbj Architects
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Lightweight canopy, structural green wall
Material used: Tenara fabric.
Properties of material: Canopy protects from the elements but lets in natural light. It is a non-toxic fluoropolymer and will not degrade during its useful life, but can be fully recycled.
Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous
Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Cement panels.
Material used: FibreC Exterior Concrete Skin 13.
Properties of material: Layers of glassfibre in a concrete matrix; Highly stressable “slim” concrete (8 to 13mm thick); No steel reinforcement, lightweight, high flexural strength; Pure organic substances: 95% consists of sand, concrete, glass fibers; Over 50 year life span; 55% recycled material, 100% recyclable