University of Guilan Journal of Sport Management and Development 2322-4800 14 3 2025 09 23 Designing a Model for the Construction of Green Sports Stadiums Designing a Model for the Construction of Green Sports Stadiums 155 174 8497 10.22124/jsmd.2024.27264.2889 FA Aziz Shariat Nasery PhD student in sports management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran Leila Saffari Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran Nima Majedi Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran Journal Article 2024 05 01 <strong>Objective</strong><strong>:</strong> The aim of this research was to design a model for constructing environmentally sustainable (green) sports stadiums.<br /><strong>Methodology</strong><strong>:</strong> This study is applied in nature and employs a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). Data were collected through interviews using a field-based strategy. The qualitative sample consisted of 40 individuals, including sports stadium managers and officials from the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The quantitative sample included all managers and employees of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as well as managers and experts from the Sports Venues Development and Maintenance Company.<br /><strong>Results</strong><strong>:</strong> Based on the results, in the environmental sustainability factor: indicators of attention to the lack of destruction of ecosystems in the region, correct location of sports venues and spaces, and minimal air, land, and soil pollution in the design and construction of venues; in the location factor, respectively, indicators of attention to soil characteristics, attention to ground conditions in terms of appropriate slope, attention to the functional radius of the desired location; and in the aesthetic factor, respectively, indicators of harmony, form, space, environment, light, and color were identified as the most important indicators studied.<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>: </strong>Considering the critical role of site selection in the development of green sports facilities, it is recommended that both natural and artificial environmental factors—such as climate conditions, accessibility, weather patterns, and soil topography—be carefully evaluated in the planning and design of facilities like swimming pools. Additionally, given the significance of economic considerations in the modern era, planners and managers are encouraged to prioritize economic efficiency and sustainability. This dual focus not only addresses athletic needs but also ensures the long-term viability and optimal use of sports facilities. <strong>Objective</strong><strong>:</strong> The aim of this research was to design a model for constructing environmentally sustainable (green) sports stadiums.<br /><strong>Methodology</strong><strong>:</strong> This study is applied in nature and employs a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). Data were collected through interviews using a field-based strategy. The qualitative sample consisted of 40 individuals, including sports stadium managers and officials from the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The quantitative sample included all managers and employees of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as well as managers and experts from the Sports Venues Development and Maintenance Company.<br /><strong>Results</strong><strong>:</strong> Based on the results, in the environmental sustainability factor: indicators of attention to the lack of destruction of ecosystems in the region, correct location of sports venues and spaces, and minimal air, land, and soil pollution in the design and construction of venues; in the location factor, respectively, indicators of attention to soil characteristics, attention to ground conditions in terms of appropriate slope, attention to the functional radius of the desired location; and in the aesthetic factor, respectively, indicators of harmony, form, space, environment, light, and color were identified as the most important indicators studied.<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>: </strong>Considering the critical role of site selection in the development of green sports facilities, it is recommended that both natural and artificial environmental factors—such as climate conditions, accessibility, weather patterns, and soil topography—be carefully evaluated in the planning and design of facilities like swimming pools. Additionally, given the significance of economic considerations in the modern era, planners and managers are encouraged to prioritize economic efficiency and sustainability. This dual focus not only addresses athletic needs but also ensures the long-term viability and optimal use of sports facilities. https://jsmd.guilan.ac.ir/article_8497_53f1de860b653e2d0e067d5207822ee0.pdf