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TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Summit gets underway in Manchester today.    Our Global Director of Sports Design Dan Meis, FAIA will share his perspectives on the latest trends in stadium design, including how disruption and innovation are reshaping the future of sports architecture.    We caught up with Dan and our Global Sports and Social Infrastructure Lead Bill Hanway to learn more. #Changingthegame #TDS24

We proudly introduce Dana Vohs, our new Senior Project Manager at AECOM - Sports. Dana is a Kansas City native with a wealth of experience and passion for sports architecture. With over 15 years serving MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA and collegiate clients, Dana has a proven record of building successful teams and satisfied clients. Her focus on team synergy and attention to client’s goals and dreams is key to how she achieves client success. With a personal commitment to mentoring developing architects, Dana will champion high-quality services and professional development in our nationwide Sports practice.   "We have a great team in the sports practice and I’m excited to empower each member to bring their ‘A’ game," Dana shares.  Welcome to the team, Dana! #AECOM #KansasCity #SportsArchitecture 

ICYMI!  Great article in The Times with our global director of sports design Dan Meis, FAIA and sports and social infrastructure lead Bill Hanway ahead of TheStadiumBusiness Design and Development Summit taking place in #Manchester this week.  Together Dan and Bill discuss the different pros and cons of the stadium options faced by Manchester United. Renovation of the existing stadium or a complete rebuild on an adjacent site, both come with significant challenges and opportunities for the club.      Dan shares his recent experience of designing the new Everton Stadium for Everton Football Club FC at Bramley-Moore Dock – detailing how he directly engaged the fans throughout the entire design process to elevate the fan experience.  Bill draws on his work at London 2012 to reinforce the importance of legacy as well as the opportunity for enhanced revenue generation. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eHKQhAR9

Ahead of the upcoming TheStadiumBusiness Design and Development Summit @ Emirates Old Trafford, our Global Director of Sports Design Dan Meis, FAIA, caught up with Deirdre Moore from Stadium Business to share his insights into what’s new in the world of stadium design, some of his current projects and what he’s most looking forward to at this year’s #TDS24.    Check it out: https://lnkd.in/diwQET-n   PS you can catch Dan speaking at this year’s Summit on 3rd December 2024.   

We were thrilled to attend Greenbuild 2024, themed “Built to Scale,” which showcased an inspiring lineup of sessions, summits and keynote speakers. Victoria Watson, CEng, LEED AP, BEMP, ENV SP, and Pooja S. from AECOM’s High-Performance Buildings and Communities team presented their work on "Intuit Dome: Transforming the Landscape of Sustainable Sports Venues."   The event sparked important conversations surrounding the future of sustainability and resiliency, carbon neutrality and other vital takeaways, further showcased in Pooja and Victoria's blog piece, "Greenbuild 2024: Looking towards a more sustainable future."   Greenbuild 2025 will be held in Los Angeles from November 4-7, a key hub for AECOM’s sustainability team. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gz7s43yB   #AECOM #Greenbuild #Sustainability #IntuitDome #Sports 

As #cop29 comes to an end, we’re looking ahead to some of the ways we can support our clients to #decarbonize the built environment and combat the effects of #climate change.    In this short video, our global portfolio decarbonization lead Marc Colella shares insights into the benefits of taking a portfolio approach to decarbonization:  - More efficient  - Reduces costs  - Lowers risk    Marc also explains the role of #AECOM’s integrated advisory team in developing strategies and plans that are truly implementable. And how we work with our clients to process different decarbonization-related scenarios to achieve their #netzero goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCyKVG83   #deliveringondecarbonization

The innovative design of Intuit Dome has been featured in ARCHITECT Magazine’s article, “6 Ways AECOM Is Upping Its Game With Their Design of the New LA Clippers Arena.” The piece highlights the arena’s sustainable architecture, merging advanced technology and fan experience to create one of the most eco-friendly sports venues worldwide. The arena’s design incorporates 100% outdoor air for ventilation, a grid shell with ETFE, PTFE, and laminated PTFE panels and seismic isolation to absorb earthquake energy. Its glowing exterior, enhanced by color-changing LEDs, adds dynamic visual appeal while the shape, inspired by a basketball net, mirrors the fluid motion of the sport. These elements work together to reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, optimize airflow, shading and temperature regulation.   Our lead designer, ross wimer, emphasized the goal of blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors to create a more open, less confined space than traditional hermetic sports arenas. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5hksu4x AECOM - Sports #Design #Architecture #Sustainability  

In celebration of Nature and Biodiversity Day at #cop29 today, here’s an insightful look into our #landscape design for the extension of Taolin Park in Shanghai, Mainland China. #AECOM Executive Director, Landscape in Asia Lee Parks dives into the design process and the impactful solutions we've integrated into this urban space. From nature-based play areas to advanced stormwater management, Taolin Park is an exemplary model of how thoughtful design can improve biodiversity while addressing the practical challenges of urban living. This park features stepping stones across a retention pond, inviting children to explore the ecosystem and discover the life underneath the water. However, the true nature of the design centers on grading, drainage, and earthworks to create practical stormwater management systems. Through strategic grading, drainage, and earthworks, we’ve created an effective sponge city approach. This solution not only helps reduce pressure on Shanghai’s municipal drainage system but also supports groundwater replenishment and protects the city from flooding. Watch now. 

We're thrilled to hear from Julia Dunfield, Fulton Susan and Victoria Watson, CEng, LEED AP, BEMP, ENV SP, in the final Intuit Dome blog series piece. The Q&A piece showcases the empowering design architects who brought Intuit Dome to life and their experience as women in architecture.   "Projects like Intuit Dome are excellent platforms to highlight the invaluable contributions women make to iconic projects, reinforcing their visibility and recognition in architecture," Vicky shares. "Seeing women in leadership positions on such high-profile projects boosts confidence and support for others, demonstrating that women not only belong in these spaces but are instrumental to their success."   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-ukpeyc   #AECOM #IntuitDome #LAClippers #TransformingLA #Architecture

At this week’s Future Travel Experience APEX Asia Expo #AECOM Global Airport Architecture and Engineering Lead Yvonne Bilshausen, shared her insights on The airport terminal of the future – how will brand-new airports and terminal developments help to deliver significantly enhanced passenger and baggage experiences? Learn more in Yvonne’s latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gy42PuB4 For more details of how #AECOMAviation can help you achieve all your #terminal #design and #aviation goals visit: https://lnkd.in/gtcS-q_Q     #FTE2024 #FTEAsia #AECOMAviation