Constructed entirely from bio-sourced materials with a sweeping, ultra-thin suspended wood catenary ceiling.
This case profile brings together the supplied venue imagery and the available sustainability record for Olympic Aquatics Centre. It focuses on the relationship between the building system, local climate, and long-term venue operation.
Ontario, Canada
Sub-grade geothermal heating loops paired with complete mass-timber roof framework to reduce embodied energy by 45%.
Seattle, USA
Historic roof preservation coupled with fully electric building operations and a rain-to-rink water capture system.
British Columbia
Mass-timber architecture engineered to resist heavy snow loads while capturing 100% of seasonal rainwater runoff.
Sendai, Japan
Architectural wind towers coupled with smart lightwells ensure natural cross-ventilation during humid summer play.