The 2014 Winter Olympic Stadium will be another step forward in green architecture. Although no green features have officially been announced, the stadium will feature crystalline skin and most likely include eco-friendly features such as daylighting and natural ventilation.
The 2014 Winter Olympic Stadium is a project of the new venture firm Populous, a subset of the architecture firm HOK. The stadium will house around 40,000 winter sports fans and will be the centerpiece of the 2014 winter games held in Sochi, Russia.
Chrystalline Eco-Venues
2014 Winter Olympic Stadium Latest in Green-Minded Architectural Design
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