AL- BAYT STADIUM GREEEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION CASE STUDY - GSAS certification

1. SHARON SHERANI DANIEL
B.ARCH V YR IX SEM
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
DR. M.G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

2. The Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) is a performance-based
sustainable building rating system developed for the creation of a sustainable
built environment that not only minimizes its ecological impact but also preserves the
values, traditions and identity of the region.
The Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) is the first integrated and
performance-based system in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region,
designed for assessing and rating buildings and infrastructure. The unique green
building framework has been developed by the Gulf Organisation for Research &
Development (GORD)
The primary objective of GSAS is to create a sustainable, built environment that
minimizes ecological impact while addressing specific regional needs and those of
the surrounding environment.
GSAS criteria include the measurement of energy and water consumption and
indoor environmental performance of buildings. The application of GSAS criteria to a
building's design and construction contributes to the improvement of the overall
quality, maintenance requirements and life span of the building.
GSAS CERTIFICATION
GSAS CERTIFICATION

3. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy includes set of initiatives to mitigate the tournament related emissions,
including energy efficient stadiums, low emission transportation, and sustainable waste management practices.
The Supreme Committee's efforts in green building do not stop at the venue itself. The model has been extended to the
surrounding city of Al Khor. The city will have numerous parks, lakes, water features and green spaces, and protected green belt
land that will stretch out from the stadium to the sea.
Measure, mitigate and offset all FIFA World Cup 2022™ GHG
emissions, while advancing low-carbon solutions in Qatar
GHG emissions inventory
Renewable energy use
Low emission temporary power solutions
Public transportation
Low-emission vehicles
Tree nursery
QATAR SUSTAINABLITY STRATEGY
QATAR SUSTAINABLITY STRATEGY

5. AL- BAYT STADIUM
AL- BAYT STADIUM
The stadium takes its name from ‘bayt al
sha’ar’ – which were tents historically used
by nomadic peoples in Qatar and the Gulf
region. The design honours Qatar’s past and
present, while keeping one eye on the future
of the community.
Covering an area larger than 30 football
pitches, Al Bayt Park boasts vast green
spaces with play areas and exercise stations,
along with tracks for running, cycling, horse
riding and camel riding.
Location - Al Khor, Qatar, UAE
Typology - Football Stadium
Use - 2022 FIFA World Cup
Seating Capacity - 60,000
Opened - 30 November 2021
Certification - Global Sustainability
Designers - Dar Al-Handasah
Assessment System (GSAS)
This innovative design, echoing the flowing fabric of the traditional Bedouin
dwellings, promises to delight all fans not only in design but also as the stage for
some of the key matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

6. AL- BAYT STADIUM
AL- BAYT STADIUM
The Al Bayt Stadium has received a Class A* rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) for its design
and construction process. The Stadium has been designed incorporating the best energy usage practices and green building
materials which has been a key feature of Qatar's efforts to host the most environmentally friendly World Cup ever.
The light-coloured external membrane reduces heat absorption and supports the efficient use of cooling technology, while the
see-through retractable roof reduces the need for energy consumption and allows natural sunlight to help the turf grow.
Retractable roofs can be closed in case of severe weather conditions, considerably improve the cooling process, meaning that
the water and energy usage needed for the air conditioning systems will not be overburdened. LED lighting is used throughout
the venue - 70% more efficient, have a longer life span, non toxic and less energy is required.

7. Waste - 90% of waste generated are reused or recycled, designed for effective waste
management during operation Waste segregation and recycling on site, Wastewater recycled
from on-site are used for workers’ accommodation for dust control and toilet flushing.
Energy - How consumption and burden on municipal treatment systems is reduced, The
installation of renewable power sources, Efficient lighting, air conditioning and ventilation
systems.
Water - Efficiency of systems that recycle and reuse water, On-site water treatment facilities,
Efficiency of water fixtures on site, Whether water consumption levels are continuously
monitored
Construction materials - Recyclability, reusability and ease of disassembly, Proportion of
reusable materials utilised to reduce waste, Proportion of materials recovered on site that are
reused or recycled to reduce the amount reaching landfill
Cooling technology - The stadium only needs to
be cooled a couple of hours before an event and
until the event ends. Only the fan and player areas
need to be cooled, not the entire stadium bowl.
Advanced controls means the cooling systems can
be configured to cool only the areas that need it.
Cooled air comes through vents in the stands and
through large nozzles on the pitch.

8. Once the World Cup is over, the modular upper tier of the stadium will be converted into various facilities. The sky box level
will be turned into a five-star hotel, while a shopping centre, food court, gym and multipurpose hall will also be incorporated
into the facility.
A branch of the leading sports medicine hospital Aspetar will be opened and park, running and cycling tracks, playing areas,
coffee shops and restaurants will be opened inside the stadium campus.
In order to incorporate all the facilities, the stadium capacity will be reduced from 60,000 to 32,000.
In legacy mode, the stadium will be dismantled and repurposed. By reusing the steel, seats, shipping containers and even the
roof after the tournament, donate sporting infrastructure to communities in need and give life to this venue after 2022.
Building this remarkable structure has produced a new construction standard and methodology. The prefabricated and
modular elements will reduce the waste generated during production and construction. Consequently, it will have a shorter
construction timeline than a conventional stadium of its size – not to mention the lower costs
What is the stadium's future beyond 2022 World Cup?
A futuristic design

9. THANK YOU
-SHARON SHERANI DANIEL