Stadia and arenas : development, design and management : proceedings of the Second International Conference "Stadia 2000" : London Arena, London, England, 16-17 June 1999

This book covers the International Concrete Society Conference held at the Cardiff International Arena and will be of interest to architects and planners, facility managers and consultants in the fields of engineering, environmental control and services and leisure managemnet, media facilities and to client organizations planning major sports and 'landmark'stadia. Building or refurbishing a stadium is an opportunity to create a landmark structure of technical excellence, which can serve to enrich the local community and provide economic benefits and prestige to the owning club and the local area. The best of current worldwide experience in design, construction and operation of these structures, this book forms the proceedings of The International Concrete Society conference. A broad range of case studies are included. Explores the interaction between the many facets of location, planning, design, construction and operation of sports facilities