FWST:Cowboys will open roof, plaza doors for home opener

[masomenos]

It's god. I think he can afford x-rays specs.

I bet he already knows what the score will be, that spoil sport.

 

[Skinsmaniac]

The retractable doors, 120 feet high by 180 feet wide, provide a gateway from the outdoor plazas to the indoor plazas, about 180,000 square feet on three levels where approximately 30,000 fans who purchased a $29 standing-room-only Party Pass, according to Cowboys spokesman Brett Daniels, will watch Sunday’s game.

Can someone explain what the doors are for, I don't really get it. Why are they there? Why would they be closed and why open? I thought the glass was supposed to be a great way to reflect sound back onto the field?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Can someone explain what the doors are for, I don't really get it. Why are they there? Why would they be closed and why open? I thought the glass was supposed to be a great way to reflect sound back onto the field?

Supposedly they did it so that it lets a lot of natural light in. It gives the place an outdoor feel even when it's closed up. Also, when they're open, supposedly it lets a nice breeze through so everyone stays cool.

 

[theogt]

Can someone explain what the doors are for, I don't really get it. Why are they there? Why would they be closed and why open? I thought the glass was supposed to be a great way to reflect sound back onto the field?

Same concept as a retractable roof, taken to a new level.

 

[jazzcat22]

According to our stadium tour guide, the scoreboard is sway-proof up to 190mph winds, so I'm going with a NO on the sway thing.

Well, they didn't account for Brandon Jacobs' hot air he blows.....

 

[Skinsmaniac]

Supposedly they did it so that it lets a lot of natural light in. It gives the place an outdoor feel even when it's closed up. Also, when they're open, supposedly it lets a nice breeze through so everyone stays cool.

Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Interesting to see how it looks wide open. Also the breeze that will be coming it and will it make the videoboard sway?

they didn't hang it up with string, dude