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Professional sports stadiums form large complexes with enormous impacts on the environment and local communities. Owners, architects, and operations managers can use this influence to generate a net positive effect on people, the natural environment, and the bottom line. In this video, the executives and consultants involved in the design and daily operation of Gillette Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium discuss the challenges and opportunities of sustainable stadium design. Topics discussed include district energy generation, gray water treatment, evaluation and implementation of new technologies, partnering with local utilities, cost recovery, profitability, and community health.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recall the high-level principles guiding the sustainable design decisions of the Gillette Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium design/operations teams.
- List green building systems/technologies employed at the two stadiums that reduce resource consumption and potentially generate revenue.
- Recognize how sustainable stadium design can positively impact branding, user health, and fan experience.
- Describe how paper towel use impacts operational costs, brand management, and waste generation.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by William Gagnon on behalf of Excel Dryer. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: William Gagnon
Title: Vice President of Marketing and Key Accounts, Excel Dryer Inc.
Background: William Gagnon is the vice president of marketing and key accounts for Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the patented high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® hand dryer. William works closely with green building industry leaders including architect firms, specifiers, distributors, and end-users to determine ways in which high-speed hand dryers fit into national sustainability initiatives such as the US Green Building Council’s LEED® credit system and the new "Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance." With over 15 years of industry experience, Gagnon frequently speaks before trade groups, contributes to key industry trade publications, and is quoted about green restroom design.
