Construction Magazine June 2019 | Page 44

SMART CITIES
44 partnership with Tottenham Hotspur to help build and manage the energy distribution and consumption at the club ’ s new state-of-the-art stadium – a landmark in sports venue efficiency and connectivity . As the stadium ’ s official Energy Management Supplier , Schneider Electric performs 60,000 automated checks every five minutes to ensure that every aspect of energy usage is monitored and optimised , ensuring such aspects and optimal temperature and lighting conditions . Designed for visitor enjoyment and comfort , the stadium is also helping to regenerate the surrounding area of Tottenham , bringing the smart city reality one step closer .
The ripples of projects such as these , ambitious in scale and innovative in nature , not only improve energy efficiency , but also set a new standard of living and urban regeneration , whilst also starting to change perceptions of energy use . Take for example the Edge building , Deloitte ’ s headquarters , in the Netherlands . This building not only delivers a cutting-edge digital workspace and meets the highest environmental standards , but it was created with the goal of being a ‘ net neutral ’
Tottenham Hotspur ’ s new state-of-the-art stadium
JUNE 2019