Allianz Arena

When Germany was chosen to host the World Cup in 2004, it needed new stadiums to accommodate the events. One of the most successful of these stadiums was the Allianz Arena. It is well known for its vibrant color scheme and futuristic appearance. The Allianz Arena, often known as the "Inflatable Boot", is a lighting marvel, and the whole stadium can change colors as required. The goal is to reflect certain moods to both the home crowd and the fans approaching the stadium. With over 300,000 LED panels making up the stadium's inflatable outer wall, the Allianz Arena can create over sixteen million subtle colors! Even when not in use, the stadium features images or colors that match the surrounding urban setting, further enhancing Munich's architecture.

While lighting may waste a large amount of energy, the Allianz Arena was constructed differently and uses over 60% less power than previous lighting technology. This lighting not only saves energy but also dramatically reduces CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the lighting has an intelligent device that notifies the maintenance team when it needs to be repaired. These preventative fixes help to dramatically minimize expenditures and electricity waste. Also, the LED panels have a substantially longer lifespan (over 80,000 operating hours), lowering costs over time. The roof of Allianz Arena is made up of 2,874 pneumatic panels composed of transparent and translucent ETFE laminate, an exceptionally good conductor of light that allows the grass to grow normally.

Location: Munich, Germany