Cable net or fabric roofs can be designed to lend an airy, festive appearance to a stadium, espe- cially when seen from a distance. Given the aes- thetic difficulties discussed in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 this can be a valuable attribute.
If a translucent membrane is used the spectator spaces underneath may have a lighter, more open feel than with opaque roofs. It may also reduce the shading of the pitch which causes problems for