Mocked by some, but 'green' soccer club wants to save the world
Photos: Forest Green Rovers' new stadium will be the first of its kind
Field of play – English football club Forest Green Rovers has proposed to build a stadium made almost entirely out of timber. It has designed by Zaha Hadid Architects -- the firm behind the London Aquatics Centre, which was built for the 2012 Olympics. Located just outside the town of Stroud in western England, Forest Green's new home intends to complement the surrounding meadow landscape, as this computer-generated image depicts.
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Photos: Forest Green Rovers' new stadium will be the first of its kind
Greener future – Wood is not only naturally occurring, but offers a durable and sustainable alternative to concrete or steel. Forest Green chairman Dale Vince says the new ground will be "the greenest football stadium in the world."
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Photos: Forest Green Rovers' new stadium will be the first of its kind
Closer to the action – Fans will be as close as five meters to the pitch, enjoying unrestricted views of the game. The stadium will seat 5,000, with the potential of increasing the capacity to 10,000 dependent on the club's success.
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Photos: Forest Green Rovers' new stadium will be the first of its kind
Local landmark – The stadium will be at the center of an Eco Park, bringing more events and activities to the local community.
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