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[QUOTE="longtimefan, post: 3467732, member: 212"]
So back to your original post, because there's a possibility of getting lost in the weeds--

You were advocating for a different construction model, which would allow more natural light into the structure. I would contend that such a consideration was way down the list of priorities. In fact, I think there were really only 2 musts--1.) get an iffy roof replaced with a more stable and long-lasting design; and, 2.) get the work done with a minimum of disruption to the football and basketball programs. A fancy new scoreboard, improved sound system, AC, etc. are nice improvements, but not of primary importance. And, of course, staying within a comparatively reasonable budget.

I think that, after reviewing the BC Place project, the SU planners fairly quickly decided that the biggest lessons to be learned concerned how to avoid some of the errors that had been made in Vancouver. Perhaps using PTFE was aspirational, but that wish may have run into budgetary or even engineering roadblocks.

Will the final product be all that everyone might have hoped for? No. But let's hold our fire for a bit. The end result may well be worth the angst.
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