The Bird’s Nest – Beijing National Stadium 2008 Olympics

Birds Nest Stadium

The Bird’s Nest – Beijing National Stadium

The construction on this building began in March of 2004 and was just recently completed. It has 80,000 permanent seats and will add another 11,000 temporary seats for the 2008 Olympic games.

This is a huge structure and Herzog and DeMeuron have contributed some green solutions into their design including a rainwater collecting system, a translucent roof providing sunlight for the natural grass below and a passive ventilation system. “Just as birds stuff the spaces between the woven twigs of their nests with a soft filler, the spaces in the structure of the stadium will be filled with inflated cushions to regulate wind, weather and sunlight.”

Bird's Nest Stadium

The Bird’s Nest at Night

For some interesting information on the bird’s nest and more great pictures check out Inhabitat.

Putting all the controversy about the 2008 Olympics, China and Tibet aside, I like the design of “The Bird’s Nest” and appreciate the designer’s green consideration.

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Tommy V July 23, 2008 at 9:22 am: This is my first visit to your blog. I enjoyed it and will be back. I can not wait until the Olympic start. They are fun to watch.
Larry July 27, 2008 at 10:32 pm: Hi Tommy,

I to am looking forward to watching some of the events. I am also interested in seeing the “bird’s nest” up close as well as the other new buildings they created to host these olympics.
Gallicissa July 29, 2008 at 9:27 pm: What a beautiful piece of architecture.
I will be happy if SL wins one gold.
It looks like we will this time in boxing..!
Larry July 31, 2008 at 12:46 pm: Hi Amila,

I don’t follow boxing but I will be rooting for Sri Lanka for you.