Samara World Cup Stadium
Encon Associates provided specialist BREEAM consultancy, energy assessment services and 3D modelling for the $180 million Samara World Cup Stadium in the Russian Federation. Developed for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the purpose-built venue was designed to target BREEAM Excellent under the BREEAM International Bespoke methodology.
Following Encon Associates’ work on the Sochi Games Media Centre, the team was also involved in the Samara World Cup Stadium project as part of the wider delivery of sustainable stadium developments in Russia. The scheme was one of the purpose-built venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and required a robust sustainability strategy aligned with international best practice.
Achieving a high BREEAM rating on a large, complex stadium presented a significant challenge. The project needed to satisfy mandatory credits, demonstrate strong environmental performance and support the client’s wider sustainability ambitions within a bespoke international framework.
Key Facts
Location: Samara Oblast, Russian Federation
Project Type: Purpose-built World Cup stadium
Project Value: $180 million
Assessment Route: BREEAM International Bespoke
Target Rating: BREEAM Excellent
Services: BREEAM Assessment support, energy assessment services, 3D modelling
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Client Jones Lang LaSalle
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Location Samara Oblast, Russian Federation
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Period 2014-2016
BREEAM Assessment Support
Encon Associates was appointed to provide BREEAM Assessment support across a package of credits, helping the project team meet minimum mandatory requirements and progress towards its target of BREEAM Excellent. This involved advising the design team on the most effective route to compliance and ensuring sustainability measures were considered as part of the wider design process.
As Encon Associates’ Director, Glenn Miles, explained, the project was an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile BREEAM International scheme, drawing on Encon’s experience as BREEAM assessors to support the delivery team in achieving its ambitious sustainability goals.
Energy Assessment and 3D Modelling
As part of the commission, Encon Associates also delivered complex energy assessment services and 3D modelling to support the BREEAM strategy. These inputs helped assess environmental performance and inform decisions that would contribute to the stadium’s targeted rating.
The wider sustainability strategy for the World Cup stadiums included improved building fabric performance, efficient heating and ventilation systems, reduced operational energy demand and carefully considered building services design. Across the programme, the designs aimed to achieve energy consumption approximately 40% lower than a baseline building.
Sustainable Design Features
The stadium formed part of a broader group of six World Cup stadiums targeted to BREEAM standards in Russia, helping raise the bar for sustainable design and construction. Key sustainability features highlighted for the stadium programme included:
- Energy-efficient lighting with automated controls
- Reduced energy demand through improved fabric performance and efficient building services
- Segregated waste collection facilities
- Water-saving sanitary fittings and leakage prevention measures
- Ecological and biodiversity studies with enhancement measures beyond typical local practice
Project Outcome
Encon Associates helped the Samara World Cup Stadium pursue a high BREEAM target under the BREEAM International Bespoke methodology, contributing specialist expertise on a major international sporting venue. The project demonstrates Encon’s ability to support complex, large-scale developments with tailored BREEAM, energy and modelling services in challenging and high-profile environments.
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