Greenest Stadium for the Olympics

As you all know, the summer Olympics 2012 in London is just ahead. And they built a major centerpiece for the event will be held, and it is called the Olympic Stadium in Olympic Park, London. It is built on top of an artificial island being dubbed as the "Isle of Wonder."

Artist's rendering of the inside of the Stadium

According to environmental expert Dan Epstein, the 2012 Summer Olympics isn't just about world-class athletes' prowess, but also a commitment to make a change with the environment. Just like the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver (if you paid attention to one of Ms. Diane's animation videos...), it promotes sustainability with the natural wildlife and resources that are found in Canada.

The infrastructure of the Olympic Stadium

The stadium is the first of one its kind that can be detachable, even after the Summer Olympics is finished. The 55,000 of its 80,000 seats and its infrastructure can be dismantled and then recycled for other purposes, and thus leaving 25,000 seats left for permanent usage.

The stadium's roof

Unlike most stadiums, the roof of the Olympic Stadium is made of PVC, to be made costly as well as part of the dismantling of the infrastructure. The roof is also functions as rainwater collection and it has lightweight steel in the construction. Other features such as the opening and closing of the roof as part of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics, detachable chairs are colored from black and white to multicolor, shops and cafes that are offered in the form of "villages."

Stay tuned for more info on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.


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References:
- Bushby, Helen & Heald, Claire. (2012) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17905304
- Antonymous. (2012) http://onlyagame.wbur.org/2012/04/21/london-olympic-stadium