19.Jul.08
Popular Science has today published an illuminating account of the future technologies we may be seeing in stadium designs of the near future. The magazine believes that six key areas will be required to develop in order to improve the experience of spectators. These are;

1. Bigger - in terms of capacity and with facilities like HD screens
2. Rowdier - by incorporating curved roof designs to retain crow noise
3. More interactive - perhaps through backof-seat wireless displays
4. More flexible - allowing smaller countries to host major events, by disassembling large stadia into smaller long-term ‘legacy venues’
5. Greener - by adopting construction and usage philosophies that are respectful to the environment
6. Cooler - allowing smart technologies to maintain temperature in enclosed stadia.

Below is one of the criteria for the future on PopSci.com, click the link below for their full article.

Rowdier

Once upon a time, players were relatively insulated from heckling. Now British soccer fans are about to enjoy designs that will enhance their powers of harassment. Liverpool F.C.’s new stadium will reproduce the old field’s infamous “Kop” fan section and add a single-piece steel roof that comes up and curves out over the sacred 76 rows (along with 20 added rows). The design ensures that taunts and team fight songs will blast down to the field and deafen opposing players.

Source & Full Article: popsci.com