USGBC announces LEED certification for six World Cup stadiums
With all eyes on the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is touting the six World Cup stadiums that have achieved LEED certification. One of those stadiums is South America’s largest, Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
Originally built and used for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the LEED Silver Maracanã stadium is once again reprising its role by playing host for the final game of the 2014 World Cup. Maracanã will also serve as a major sporting venue for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, hosting both the opening and closing ceremonies as well as major sporting events.