The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, has become the first sports stadium in the world to achieve platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
With a highly advanced stormwater management system and enough solar panels to power nine NFL games, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and MLS team Atlanta United scored a record 88 points in its rating by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
“We set out to build a venue that would not only exceed expectations but also push the limits of what’s possible in terms of stadium design, fan experience and sustainability,” said Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner and chairman Arthur Blank.
“We set a goal of achieving the highest LEED rating because it was the right thing to do for our city and the environment.
“With this achievement, we have a powerful new platform to showcase to the industry that building sustainably and responsibly is possible for a venue of any type, size and scale.”
位於佐治亞州亞特蘭大的梅賽德斯 – 奔馳體育場已成為世界上第一個獲得能源與環境設計領導力（LEED）鉑金認證的體育場館。
憑藉高度先進的雨水管理系統和足夠的太陽能電池板為九場NFL比賽提供動力，亞特蘭大獵鷹隊和MLS隊亞特蘭大聯隊的新家在美國綠色建築委員會（USGBC）的評分中創下了88分。
“我們打算建立一個不僅超出預期的場地，而且還在體育場設計，球迷體驗和可持續性方面突破極限，”亞特蘭大獵鷹隊和亞特蘭大聯隊老闆兼主席亞瑟布蘭克說。
“我們設定了達到LEED最高等級的目標，因為這對我們的城市和環境來說是正確的。
“憑藉這一成就，我們擁有一個強大的新平台，向業界展示可持續和負責任地建設任何類型，規模和規模的場地。”
FROM:Sustainability | LEED Platinum
Opened in August, the two-million square foot (609,600sq m) venue is already renowned for its bold design by lead architect HOK.
However, sustainable solutions for water, lighting and energy conservation, as well as community programmes, also play a major part and will significantly reduce operational costs.
It becomes the first sports stadium to receive all LEED water category credits, using 47 per cent less water than baseline standards, thanks to water-efficient fixtures, a sophisticated storm management system and conservation infrastructure.
It has 4,000 solar PV panels and LED lighting within its floodlights and big screens which will last 10 times longer than standard lights, reducing energy usage by as much as 60 per cent.
Other green initiatives include a partnership with Trees Atlanta to share captured rainwater for tree irrigation, a bike valet programme on event days, EV charging stations for up to 48 electric cars, and walking paths connecting local communities.
“By achieving LEED Platinum, Mercedes Benz Stadium is showing fans and the larger Atlanta community that the leadership is committed to creating a space that is healthier and more sustainable,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC and Green Business Certification.
“We commend Mr Blank and his team for raising the bar for their industry, creating a better experience for fans, and for helping to transform the built environment.”
Blank and the project team will be presented with a LEED Platinum plaque on the field before Atlanta Falcons’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 26 November.
這座佔地200萬平方英尺（609,600平方米）的場地於8月開業，因其首席建築師HOK的大膽設計而聞名。
然而，水，照明和節能的可持續解決方案以及社區計劃也發揮了重要作用，並將大大降低運營成本。
它成為第一個獲得所有LEED水類學分的體育場館，由於節水裝置，先進的風暴管理系統和保護基礎設施，使用的水比基線標準少47％。
它的泛光燈和大屏幕內有4000個太陽能光伏板和LED照明，比標準燈長10倍，能耗降低60％。
其他綠色計劃包括與Trees Atlanta合作，分享捕獲的雨水用於樹木灌溉，活動日的自行車代客計劃，最多48輛電動車的電動車充電站以及連接當地社區的步行路徑。
USGBC和綠色商業認證公司總裁兼首席執行官Mahesh Ramanujam說：“通過獲得LEED白金獎，梅賽德斯奔馳體育場向粉絲和亞特蘭大社區展示了領導致力於創造一個更健康，更可持續的空間。”
“我們讚揚布蘭克先生和他的團隊為他們的行業提高標準，為粉絲創造更好的體驗，並幫助改變建築環境。”
在亞特蘭大獵鷹隊於11月26日對陣坦帕灣海盜的比賽之前，空白和項目團隊將在球場上展示LEED白金牌匾。
LED lighting is used for the big screens and floodlights, reducing energy consumption by up to 60 per cent / HOK
LED照明用於大屏幕和泛光燈，能耗降低高達60％/ HOK
4,000 solar PV panels have been included in the building – generating enough energy to power nine NFL games or 13 MLS matches at the stadium / HOK
建築物內包含4,000塊太陽能光伏板 – 產生足夠的能量，為體育場/ HOK
A free bike valet service on event days encourages fans to travel on two wheels / HOK
活動日提供免費自行車代客泊車服務，鼓勵球迷乘坐兩輪/ HOK
Stadium parking includes EV charging stations for up to 48 electric cars / HOK
體育場停車場包括最多48輛電動車/ HOK
The stadium proudly displays its new achievement on the LED big screen / HOK
體育場自豪地在LED大屏幕/ HOK
Receiving the certification (left to right): Penny McPhee, Rich McKay, Angie Blank, Arthur Blank, Shelby Buso, Paul Bowers, Scott Jenkins / HOK
獲得認證（從左至右）：Penny McPhee，Rich McKay，Angie Blank，Arthur Blank，Shelby Buso，Paul Bowers，Scott Jenkins / HOK
