Like many sectors today, the sports industry is moving toward sustainability, prioritizing greener design of stadiums and facilities.
Insulated metal panels can be a major contributor to the sustainability of venues like these. According to a KieranTimberlake
study of different commercial and industrial building wall assemblies, these panels can reduce embodied carbon by up to 28%, compared to tilt-up concrete wall assemblies.
Durable Kingspan insulated metal panels reduce operational costs for energy and maintenance and offer multiple end-of-life reuse options. In fact, the exterior skins contain a substantial amount of recycled content, and each insulated metal panel is recyclable. Because these panels weigh only 3 pounds per square foot, less energy is needed for transport and installation. These panels also contribute to LEED certification programs and Path to Net-Zero Energy targets.
In an effort to integrate sustainable design practices for a greener, healthier and more resilient stadium, Kingspan’s KS Micro-Rib panels were used in the design of
Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, a stadium for both FIFA and the Canadian Football League. These panels helped the facility achieve LEED Silver Certification, exceeding government sustainability requirements.
Maximizing sustainable building practices was also critical in the selection of Kingspan’s
Morin perforated, single element panels,
Optimo Embossed and
BENCHMARK Designwall 2000 Embossed insulated panels in the transformation of the
Daytona International Speedway. Kingspan’s commitment to built environments that are more energy efficient, attractive, adaptable, environmentally sensitive and productive, aligned with Daytona International Speedway’s commitment to sustainability.
These are just some of the many reasons insulated metal panels are a major win when they are integrated in the design of stadiums and arenas.