Case Study
The SSE Hydro entertainment venue, Glasgow
Passivent Case Study December 2016 The SSE Hydro entertainment venue, Glasgow Passivent, working in partnership with Arup, designed, manufactured and supplied a natural ventilation system for the SSE Hydro arena, situated in Glasgow. Built on the site of the former Queen’s Dock and located alongside the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and Clyde Auditorium, the SSE Hydro was inspired by ancient Greek and Roman amphitheatres, offering the optimum balance of viewing angle and distance from the stage. It is the only UK venue of its scale built specifically for concerts and is the largest entertainment venue in Scotland. Opened in September 2013 it accommodates a wide range of concerts, conferences and events and has a seating capacity of 12,000. The arena was selected as a h