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What does a climate-resilient stadium look like?

Alex Thomas, HKS Architects

17 July 2026 • 5 min read

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The AT&T Stadium in Texas hosted nine matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 | Credit: Blake Marvin

Europe's sports and entertainment stadiums are not ready for the extreme climate conditions they will face, writes Alex Thomas from HKS Architects

Across Europe, expectations of what a stadium should be are beginning to expand. Venues are increasingly being asked to support year-round activity, contribute to regeneration and delivering value beyond...

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