Curved roof system SINGAPORE NATIONAL STADIUM AND SPORTS HUB

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Vector Foiltec’s early involvement enabled the development of a unique custom-built Texlon® ETFE cladding system. Connected to the moving structure on sliding bearings, this system is able to absorb and accommodate all differential movement that could occur in the structure below.Local climatic conditionsLocal climatic conditions not only dictate basic design loads but also the performance of the building materials themselves, and the requirements for managing the differentials between the required internal conditions and the external environment. The stadium owner benefits from having a Texlon® ETFE roof through lower operational costs, especially energy costs. Cooling, or heating, depending on local environment, is more efficiently achieved because Texlon® ETFE cladding can be adjusted to local climatic conditions. At the same time as being a physical protection from the elements, Texlon® ETFE can be engineered to provide natural light and heat in the proportions required by the building’s users.Texlon® ETFE reduced weightThe use of Texlon® ETFE helped reduce the overall weight of the roof and subsequent steel tonnage required, and consequently had a huge impact on the overall carbon footprint and energy consumption of the stadium.