Could the Cowboys put a filter screen to block out sunlight?

[ConstantReboot]

Having AT&T Stadium facing in a direction such that sunlight could come in through the glass doors was probably a bad idea. That being said, would it be possible to simply add a light-filter screen to the retractable doors to block out sunlight? Or prop up a 100-foot light-filter screen, indoors or outdoors, to block the Sun's rays? I think it could be done relatively simply and cheaply, and the light filters could be taken away any time they needed to be, and then moved back in place again.

Anyone with a background in this sort of stuff?

It was Jerry who wanted it open during the game and I think that was the first time.

Honestly, they should be closed for the sake of the fans. I noticed that some of them were using newpapers and other things to block the sun. If those seats are being sold for more than $200 a pop I would be asking for my money back. Jerry should have not open those and kept them closed.

 

[erod]

If it didn't provide an advantage then why do the opposing teams complain about it and the Cowboys never complain about it? It's clearly something that the opponents are not used to and the Cowboys are and know how to adapt to it. Advantage Cowboys.






YR

Romo and Witten have complained.

The league will address it eventually, much like they did with the old Meadowlands when the Giants would open the outer entrance to create wind on one end of the stadium on purpose.

 

[erod]

It was Jerry who wanted it open during the game and I think that was the first time.

Honestly, they should be closed for the sake of the fans. I noticed that some of them were using newpapers and other things to block the sun. If those seats are being sold for more than $200 a pop I would be asking for my money back. Jerry should have not open those and kept them closed.

It doesn't matter though. The sun comes through the windows, too.

They need a huge curtain for that end.

 

[Hook'em#11]

Leave it open. It affects opposing teams when they play there. I remember The Falcons coach complaining about it cause it was messing with his players.. If it has an effect to screw the opposing team?

OPEN ALL DAY.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Romo and Witten have complained.

Do you have a link to this? I tried thru Google and couldn't find anything.





YR

 

[ConstantReboot]

Leave it open. It affects opposing teams when they play there. I remember The Falcons coach complaining about it cause it was messing with his players.. If it has an effect to screw the opposing team?

OPEN ALL DAY.

We'll have to agree to disagree. Its great advantage for the Cowboys. However, I feel bad for those that bought tickets and that sun glaring at their eyes and can't see the game. Some of those seats cost $200 a pop.

Besides, why would you want that as an advantage? We are steam rolling teams without out it. I say keep it close until the 9ers come into town in the playoffs and open it. I still can't forget how they cheated their way into the Superbowl that year by making their playing field soggy.

 

[BigStar]

I like it.

When the sun hits those helmets it like im watching a Cowboys game being played in heaven or something.


Plus Dallas practices in this and they have played in it. We can definitely use it to our advantage.

If we win the toss Agree with aesthetic reasons though...damn striking.

 

[erod]

Do you have a link to this? I tried thru Google and couldn't find anything.





YR

Just heard Romo say - I think it was after the Broncos game last year - that they had to call plays along the sideline because he couldn't see down the seams. Witten said he had to break off routes to get in Tony's field of vision because of the sun. There may be video of it.

 

[Red Dragon]

We'll have to agree to disagree. Its great advantage for the Cowboys. However, I feel bad for those that bought tickets and that sun glaring at their eyes and can't see the game. Some of those seats cost $200 a pop.

Besides, why would you want that as an advantage? We are steam rolling teams without out it. I say keep it close until the 9ers come into town in the playoffs and open it. I still can't forget how they cheated their way into the Superbowl that year by making their playing field soggy.

Ah? What?

 

[Hostile]

I am in construction and I deal with LEEDs all the time. LEEDs is basically building green and reducing the energy footprint on the ecology. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Fiberglass doors are LEEDs sanctioned. HPLE windows are LEEDs sanctioned. Solar energy, wind energy, natural lighting, paperless drywall that cannot attract mold, etc. All examples of LEEDs sanctioned products in construction. There absolutely tax credits for some of these things, but not for all of them.

Some owners, developers, and architects demand MSDS sheets on every single product that a builder supplies and can deny even a caulking if they do not meet LEEDs requirements for the project.

 

[Red Dragon]

I am in construction and I deal with LEEDs all the time. LEEDs is basically building green and reducing the energy footprint on the ecology. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Fiberglass doors are LEEDs sanctioned. HPLE windows are LEEDs sanctioned. Solar energy, wind energy, natural lighting, paperless drywall that cannot attract mold, etc. All examples of LEEDs sanctioned products in construction. There absolutely tax credits for some of these things, but not for all of them.

Some owners, developers, and architects demand MSDS sheets on every single product that a builder supplies and can deny even a caulking if they do not meet LEEDs requirements for the project.

Thanks - but is there a requirements that sunlight be allowed to pass through as natural light?

 

[BigDPlayer]

Has anyone here been to the old lovely Texas Stadium? I remember a few afternoon games in September, "basking' in the sun on the visitor side and positively melting. It was hell. I sweat like a barn yard animal in heat. Like two pigs fightin' under a blanket! And, ya know, I wouldn't trade in those memories for the world.

 

[coogrfan]

I'm just surprised that we've been playing games there for 5 years and some of you just now noticed. The tree huggers have rules on natural light in buildings. So that is the reason for this angle of the stadium.

It isn't an issue after October each year as we head closer to winter.

It's far more likely that the reason for this has to do with Jerry not wanting direct sunlight on his TV's.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

The tree huggers have rules on natural light in buildings. So that is the reason for this angle of the stadium.

Uggghhhh What as...sorry, hat, did you pull THAT ridiculous answer out of!?

 

[mrmojo]

The sun at old Texas Stadium had a similar effect shining down on the opposing teams bench.....don't know how much it affected on field play but I do recall a lot if shadows that made it difficult to see.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

So, I'm curious. Do the LEEDS savings Jerry gets on his light-filled stadium, help pay the electric bill for the giant video board that runs damn near 24/7? Or is it solar powered by Sky Mirror?

 

[big dog cowboy]

The sun shines in every non-dome stadium each Sunday. Deal with it.

 

[Hostile]

Thanks - but is there a requirements that sunlight be allowed to pass through as natural light?

For LEEDs? No. You can create natural light with solar tubes that have reflective surfaces. The idea of LEEDs is to not use so much energy. The glass in the stadium has multiple uses, mainly aesthetic, but also they can open it along with the roof to save on A/C.

I saw Tony shade his eyes in the 3rd quarter when we were facing the sun. For years Texas Stadium's shadows played havoc on cameras and players alike. Our fans complaining about our stadium is nothing but a joke if you ask me.

 

[Tobal]

I could see it affecting DB's and WR's but the QB is not looking up except at the play clock, the helmet should block the sun when looking at ground level. The team is playing well and the crowd was good, so people have to find something to gripe about. I wonder if open air stadiums have curtains?

 

[coogrfan]

For LEEDs? No. You can create natural light with solar tubes that have reflective surfaces. The idea of LEEDs is to not use so much energy. The glass in the stadium has multiple uses, mainly aesthetic, but also they can open it along with the roof to save on A/C.

Which would be great...if they ever actually opened the roof. To the best of my knowledge we have yet to do so for a day game. But man, those big ole screens look great, don't they?

I saw Tony shade his eyes in the 3rd quarter when we were facing the sun. For years Texas Stadium's shadows played havoc on cameras and players alike. Our fans complaining about our stadium is nothing but a joke if you ask me.

A stadium whose design is not conducive to playing the sport it was supposedly designed for merits complaints, imho.