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In the 1980s, poles that supported the roof but obstructed views were removed during a renovation.<ref name=":0" /> A renovation in the early 2010s modernized the interior, added a private viewing box for the [[President of the Institute|President]], and added a glass facade facing Peoples Avenue.<ref>https://www.sasaki.com/projects/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-houston-fieldhouse-multi-purpose-arena/</ref> The stage at the back of the Field House, where the [[Pep Band]] played, was removed during this renovation, forcing the band to the top of the stands. Over Summer 2026, the cooling system for the ice is being replaced, and there are plans for a major renovation in the near future that would install new seating/suites and move the concourse above the playing surface.<ref>https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/rpi-s-houston-field-house-renovations-begin-early-21245127.php</ref>

For many years, the Field House was the largest arena in the Capital District. As such, it has hosted concerts from many notable artists, such as The Beach Boys, Rush, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bruce Springsteen.<ref>https://~~www~~.~~timesunion~~.~~com/sports/article~~/~~rpi~~-s-~~houston-field-house-renovations-begin-early-21245127.php~~</ref>

For many years, the Field House was the largest arena in the Capital District. As such, it has hosted concerts from many notable artists, such as The Beach Boys, Rush, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bruce Springsteen.<ref>https://archives.rpi.edu/big-name-concerts</ref>

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	In the 1980s, poles that supported the roof but obstructed views were removed during a renovation.<ref name=":0" /> A renovation in the early 2010s modernized the interior, added a private viewing box for the [[President of the Institute\|President]], and added a glass facade facing Peoples Avenue.<ref>https://www.sasaki.com/projects/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-houston-fieldhouse-multi-purpose-arena/</ref> The stage at the back of the Field House, where the [[Pep Band]] played, was removed during this renovation, forcing the band to the top of the stands. Over Summer 2026, the cooling system for the ice is being replaced, and there are plans for a major renovation in the near future that would install new seating/suites and move the concourse above the playing surface.<ref>https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/rpi-s-houston-field-house-renovations-begin-early-21245127.php</ref>		In the 1980s, poles that supported the roof but obstructed views were removed during a renovation.<ref name=":0" /> A renovation in the early 2010s modernized the interior, added a private viewing box for the [[President of the Institute\|President]], and added a glass facade facing Peoples Avenue.<ref>https://www.sasaki.com/projects/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-houston-fieldhouse-multi-purpose-arena/</ref> The stage at the back of the Field House, where the [[Pep Band]] played, was removed during this renovation, forcing the band to the top of the stands. Over Summer 2026, the cooling system for the ice is being replaced, and there are plans for a major renovation in the near future that would install new seating/suites and move the concourse above the playing surface.<ref>https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/rpi-s-houston-field-house-renovations-begin-early-21245127.php</ref>

	For many years, the Field House was the largest arena in the Capital District. As such, it has hosted concerts from many notable artists, such as The Beach Boys, Rush, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bruce Springsteen.<ref>https://~~www~~.~~timesunion~~.~~com/sports/article~~/~~rpi~~-s-~~houston-field-house-renovations-begin-early-21245127.php~~</ref>		For many years, the Field House was the largest arena in the Capital District. As such, it has hosted concerts from many notable artists, such as The Beach Boys, Rush, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bruce Springsteen.<ref>https://archives.rpi.edu/big-name-concerts</ref>