Movable wall for stadium

A method of operating a convertible stadium that includes an exhibition area, a seating area and a substantially vertical sidewall having a large opening to the outdoors defined therein, comprising steps of:

• (a) positioning a substantially vertical movable wall having structural reinforcement against flexure during operation in a first, closed position so as to cover at least a first portion of the opening;
• and
• (b) moving the movable wall to a second, open position wherein the movable wall member covers less than the first portion of said opening, whereby the exhibition and seating areas will be exposed to an outdoor enhanced environment.

A method of operating a convertible stadium that includes an exhibition area, a seating area and a substantially vertical sidewall having a large opening to the outdoors defined therein, comprising steps of:

• (a) positioning a substantially vertical movable wall having structural reinforcement against flexure during operation in an open position so as to leave a first substantial portion of the opening unobstructed, providing openness between the exhibition area, the seating area and the outdoor environment;
• and
• (b) moving the movable wall to a second, closed position wherein less than the first, substantial portion of the opening is left unobstructed, thereby reducing the amount of openness between the exhibition area, the seating area and the outdoor environment.

A method of operating a convertible stadium that includes an exhibition area, a seating area, a roof and a sidewall having a large opening to the outdoors defined therein, comprising steps of:

• (a) positioning a substantially vertical movable wall having structural reinforcement against flexure during operation in a first, closed position so as to cover at least a first portion of the opening;
• and
• (b) moving the movable wall to a second, open position wherein the movable wall member covers less than the first portion of said opening, whereby the exhibition and seating areas will be exposed to an outdoor enhanced environment.

A method of operating a convertible stadium that includes an exhibition area, a seating area, a roof and a sidewall having a large opening to the outdoors defined therein, comprising steps of:

• (a) positioning a substantially vertical movable wall having structural reinforcement against flexure during operation in an open position so as to leave a first substantial portion of the opening unobstructed, providing openness between the exhibition area, the seating area and the outdoor environment;
• and
• (b) moving the movable wall to a second, closed position wherein less than the first, substantial portion of the opening is left unobstructed, thereby reducing the amount of openness between the exhibition area, the seating area and the outdoor environment.