Arena Cuiabá Brings Energy Efficiency to the 2014 FIFA World Cup

A new landmark for Brazil’s Mato Grosso State, the Arena Cuiabá project was created with educational as much as recreational purposes in mind.This LEED-certified football stadium, designed by <a href="http://www.gcp.arq.br/" target="_blank">GCP Arquitetos</a>, incorporates state-of-the-art insulation technology, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/rainwater-harvesting-seattle-residences-aiming-for-leed-platinum/" target="_blank">rainwater harvesting</a> mechanisms and native plant species of the Atlantic and Amazon Forests. Adapting to Cuiaba's high temperatures and humidity, the project introduces sustainability to “the most important of unimportant things in the world.”

This LEED certified football pitch incorporates state-of-the-art insulation technology.

The positive thermal impact is augmented by including a waterproof PVC membrane.

Arena Cuiabá project was created with educational as much as recreational purposes in mind.

The new stadium will encourage urban development of the Cidade Alta neighbourhood.

The roof is composed of a steel deck layer covered by thermal insulation with a condensation barrier and a top TPO membrane finishing.

The structure is made of precast concrete and a modular steel roof.

The project was designed by GCP Arquitetos.

The new stadium will host the 2014 World Cup.

Arena Cuiabá aims to become a tourist destination.

The project incorporates state-of-the-art technology.

The Arena is completely modular by design.

The whole building can be dismantled and reassembled to facilitate smaller events.

Integrated insulation and water utilization systems would significantly reduce the energy consumption of the building.