The 2010 Vancouver Olympics are right around the corner and much is being made in the city to prepare to host the world; we've clustered some of our favorite Vancouver Olympics innovations below.
Art and architecture have played a prominent role in revamping Vancouver. Special consideration has been paid in these areas to ensure that the Vancouver 2010 Olympics are as eco-friendly as possible; even innovations in Olympic medal making will debut here. However, one innovation that is missing and may be sorely needed is something to ensure that the city cools down and has plenty of snow.
13 Vancouver Olympics Innovations
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Inukshuk Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by Inuit Sculptures & Vancouver 2010 Logo
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Designer Olympic Fashion
Aritizia Stores Heat Up With ParkLife 2010 Olympic Fever
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Vancouver Olympic Architecture
Ecotecture to Offer Strong Foundations for 2010 Olympics
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Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opt For Floating Tourism Solution
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Free Tattoos for Athletes
Vancouver Tat Artist Offers Free Ink for 2010 Olympic Medalists
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Green Olympic Architecture
Vancouver Convention Centre Has Living Roof, Seawater Heating
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Limited Edition Olympic Watches
The RM011 Watch by Richard Mille Celebrates Vancouver 2010
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Inukshuk Ice Sculptures
Jacky Wu's 'Polar Ice Tray' Lets You Channel Inuit Culture
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Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
2010 Vancouver Olympics Tickets Sales May Hurt
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Futuristic Olympic Bling
Martin Ruiz De Azua Takes the Gold for His Medal Designs
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Modern Olympic Medals
Vancouver Releases Unique Medal Designs for 2010
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Eco-Friendly Olympic Medals
Awarding Olympians With Reclaimed Gold, Silver, Bronze
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Cruise Ship Housing for Police
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Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers
This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Revitalized Australian Piers
Melbourne's Altona Pier Stretches 300 Meters to the Sea
Insulated Portable Ice Baths
The Ice Pod Has a Affordable Design That Sets Up Anywhere
Cooling Igloo-Shaped Dog Houses
Seungmean Lee Designs a Cooling Dog House for the Summer Months
Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes
lululemon Debuts the Team Canada Beyondfeel Women's Running Shoe
Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits
lululemon Unveils the Team Canada Kits for Paris 2024
Modern Houseboat Designs
Jolson's Houseboat Occupies Lake Eildon, Just Outside of Melbourne
Floating Meditative Pavilion Designs
The Crystal Lake Pavilion by Marc Thorpe Design is Tranquil
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Chic Ballroom Interiors
The Ballroom Bowl Has Made Its Mark in Toronto's Entertainment Landscape
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Multifunctional Massage Jackets
The Heptathlon Black Technology Down Jacket Has a Vibrating Unit
Caribbean Influencer Events
Toronto's Carnival Oasis 2023 Was a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Cooling Women's Football Jerseys
adidas Football Just Debuted New FIFA Women’s World Cup Jerseys
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Futuristic Floating Concert Halls
The Shed is Hosting a Unique Event with a Spherical Concert Hall
Limited-Edition Hood Trims
Canada Goose's Hood Trim Collective Accessories Playfully Accent Parkas
Flax Fiber Floating Homes
The Conceptual 'Blue Nomad' Floating Home is Sustainable
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Timber Shipping Container Cabins
The Repère Boréal Shiship Cabin is Located in Quebec, Canada
Eiffel Tower-Embedded Medals
Paris 2024 Showcases New Meals with Eiffel Tower Pieces
Angular Getaway Cabin Homes
Frits de Vries Architects Designs the Halfmoon Bay Cabin
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Kinetic Waterfront Installations
Tidal Beacon by Ned Kahn is Located at Halifax's Queens Marque
Arctic-Ready Outdoor Collections
Vollebak's Titan Collection Features a NASA-Developed Fabric
Iced Car Showrooms
Polestar Pushes the Envelope with the Impressive Arctic Circle Showroom
Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
Open Architecture Designs the Yichang Grand Theater in China
Wondrous Wooden Cities
The 'Stockholm Wood City' Will Include 2,000 Homes, Retail Spaces & Offices
Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
BIG Designs a Ballpark on the Vegas Strip for the Athletics
Water-Inspired Theatre Designs
Open Architecture Unveils Its Plans for the Yichang Grand Theatre
Icy Landscpae-Inspired Footwear
adidas Unveils the Last Frontier Sneaker to the Famed City Series
Immersive Ice Wine Experiences
Inniskillin's Obsession Wins Dinners Explores Award-winning Wines
Curved Concrete Hotels
Atelier d’More Transforms a Two-storey Building into a Contemporary Hotel
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Self-Cooling Homes
Samira Rathod Intends to Protect Occupants from Hot Indian Summers
Upcycled Hockey Sneakers
Canyaon Unveils a Pair of Custom Boots Crafted From Vintage Hockey Gloves
Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses
Erling Berg Studio Designs the I/O Cabin in Risør, Norway
Sustainable Ice Cream Packaging
This Diplom-Is’ Royal Ice Cream Packaging is Recyclable
Snow Mountain Minimal Homes
Design Over The Norms Creates the Blissful Snowfall House
China-Inspired Technical Apparel
Purple Mountain Observatory Launches its New Capsule
Comfort-Focused Wellness Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Now Offers Spa Services Inside Guest Rooms
Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences
McLeod Bovell Designs the Liminal House in Vancouver
Multi-Functional Event Venues
The Imperial Toronto Boast Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Luxury
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Coastal Bright Red Cabins
Handegård Arkitektur Designs the Vibrant New Bathhouse Cabin
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Slick Steel Torches
Mathieu Lehanneur Unveils the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torches
Sail-Shaped Skyscapers
Hill West Architects Completes the Olympia Dumbo Building in Brooklyn
Accelerated Modular Housing Construction
David Baker Architects Pushes for Housing in San Fran
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Revitalized Grain Terminal Buildings
This Grain Terminal Will Be Turned Into a Hotel and Residence
Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages
Omar Gandhi Architects Designs the White Rock Cottage
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Octagonal Floating City Developments
Saudi Arabia Unveils its Official Plans of the Oxagon Port
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Californian Canyon-Inspired Edifices
This Waterfront Building Pays Tribute to Rock Formations
Nautical-Inspired Warm LIghting
Cathrine Bækken Designs the New Booi Lighting Collection
Themed Hotel Rooms
Island Shangri-La Launches ‘Themed Room Experiences’ for Hotel Guests
Iconic Artful Reflective Teapots
Virgil Abloh Securities Reinterprets the Alessi 9093 Pot
Off-Grid Private Islands
The 'Vollebak Island' is Designed to Be Sustainable & Self-Sufficient
Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts
Pangeos the Terayacht Appears to be a Luxurious Vacation
Fish Scale-Resembling Facades
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Designs the Istanbul Modern
Stunning Floral Artistry Displays
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE is Now Open at Bloor-Yorkville
Personal Overnight Train Cabins
The 'Yolochka' Cabin Concept Supports the Needs of New Passengers
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Winter-Ready Technical Apparel
Charlie Constantinou Joins 66°North on a New Capsule
Waterproof Vancouver Jewelry Brands
Lover's Tempo Announces Its Innovative Waterproof Collection
Global Sports Game Mascots
Paris 2024 Unveils The Olympic and Paralympic Phryge Characters
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes
Studio Varey Architects Designs the Huron House in London
Mid-Century Renovated Canadian Homes
Olson Kundig and Erica Colpitts Design a New Home
Snow Landscape Sundial Installations
Hublot Taps Daniel Arsham to Create the Light & Time Piece
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
AB InBev Will Be the Sponsor of the Olympics Until 2028
Old Montreal Winter Getaways
Experience the Magic with Gray Collection's Special Packages
Award-Winning Toronto Hotels
Forbes Travel Guide Recognizes the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts
Katia Orli Designs the Kolchyno Ice Center in Ukraine
Water-Inspired Sales Building
CIFI Group's New Office Reflects a Frozen Fluid Aesthetic
Boat-Inspired Community Center
Snøhetta & WERK Architecture Design the Esbjerg Maritime Center
Upcycled Volleyball Trophies
This Plastic Trophy Aims to Promote Sustainability Of Oceans
Golf-Themed Hotel Pop-Ups
Hilton Relaunches a Pop-Up Hotel Experience at the RBC Canadian Open
Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings
Snøhetta Designs the New Cloud 11 Building in Bangkok
Special Olympics Donuts
Tim Hortons Will Debut a Special Olympics Donut on Feb. 3 through Feb. 5
Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes
Hahn Lavsen Creates the Vipp Cold Hawaii Guesthouse
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
Mountainous Alpine Hotel Extensions
NOA Adds a New Sweeping Roof to the Olympic Spa Hotel
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Après Ski-Ready Apparel
UNIQLO Canada Offers a Range of Items for the Winter Season
Orange Marquee Canopy Designs
all(zone) Designs the MPavilion 9 with a Vibrant Orange Hue
Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels
Bernard Dubois Renovates the Bouchardon Hotel in Paris
Snow-Themed Winter Retreats
Le Massif de Charlevoix Invites Guests to Experience Quebec's Winters
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs
Atelier d’More Designs the Sleeping Lab Hotel in Beijing
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Multifunctional Cross-Disciplinary Buildings
The BLOX Building in Represents Joint Thinking
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Desert Reflective Art Installations
Olafur Eliasson Designs the Shadows Travelling Installation
Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Eco-Friendly Antarctic Research Buildings
The 'Discovery Building' Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions
Ice Block-Formed Pavilions
BIAD Creates the Ceremonial Falling Hours Pavilion for Visitors
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Nomadic Community-Themed Pavilions
Joar Nango Designs Girjegumpi: The Sámi Architecture Library
Inclusive Sports Torches
The Paris 2024 Olympics Torch Won’t Be Extinguished After The Games
Wooden Pavilion Seaside Homes
LAND Arquitectos Designs the House of Circumstances in Chile
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Tranquil Old-Charm Boutique Hotels
Somewhere Inn Expands with a 10-Room Location in Collingwood
Accessible Sportswear Campaigns
Decathlon Launches the 'Play It Smart' Campaign in Canada
Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins
Snøhetta Designs the Bolder Star Lodges in Norway Overlooking a Cliff
Idyllic Tranquil Nature-Surrounding Cabins
BLDG Workshop Designs the Algonquin Highlands Cottage
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Communal Wooden Peninsula Saunas
Oslo Works Designs the Compact Hotspot Sauna in Norway
Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions
Diamond Schmitt Architects Expands the New Brunswick Museum
Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats
Snøhetta Designs the Bolder Lodges in Lysefjord
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change
Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
The Government of Canada Refreshes Its Passport Designs