Qatar Unveils Awesome Solar Stadium Designs For 2022 World Cup
Stadiums will be solar-powered, to host the first air-conditioned outdoor sporting event As soccer fans prepare for next month's World Cup, 11 nations around the world are already vying for the one that starts 12 years from now. Qatar's plans, unveiled Friday, won't bring 3-D images of soccer action to your doorstep, but the stadiums will probably be worth visiting in person. Qatar has five designs, each of which have different distinctive features -- one has a special membrane to broadcast current match footage; one is wrapped in colorful ribbons, to symbolize the colors of each team; and another will come equipped with a pool, spa zone and shopping mall. Qatar World Cup Eye: Al Khor Stadium is inspired by a seashell and looks like a giant eye. Fans will appreciate the shade of its flexible roof and landscaped gardens. via Gizmodo/Luxury Launches Another has an entrance linked to the Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge, which...