Vikings Stadium Roof Design

Vector foiltec founder stefan lehnert explains how the etfe roof on the new vikings stadium will deal with snow during minnesota winters.

Vikings stadium roof design.

Bank stadium the vikings facility opening in july. The stadium s roof made of etfe a clear plastic material is similar to the roof at u s. Dallas based hks sports and entertainment group is no stranger to the twin cities. It s truly going to feel like you re at you know an open air stadium but you ll be here in the winter months mortenson construction s brendan moore said.

The roof is made up of 60 ethylene tetrafluoroethylene etfe a fluorine based clear plastic and is the largest in north america spanning 240 000 square feet 22 000 m 2 supplied and installed by the firm vector foiltec. By utilizing vector foiltec s transparent texlon etfe system for 60 of the roof at u s. The early completion of the new home of the minnesota vikings marked a new era in stadium construction. The steep pitch of the roof 1 12 fits the northern european design motif and serves a.

The roof is so minimal that the vikings can still do a flyover before the game. Uponor designs snow melt system to prevent buildup or collapse. Additionally the rams shared a video inside their new locker room at sofi stadium which features a nice ambiance with blue lighting and a cool ceiling design reminiscent of a ram horn. Instead of a 1990s style retractable roof which most nfl stadiums rarely open the minnesota vikings are using a revolutionary design that is incredibly light.

In inglewood the roof will include a shade component. In an indoor venue. The firm chosen friday to design the 975 million minnesota vikings stadium was in town three years ago to unveil.