The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
Silent gray seats with advertising
According to Shen Yongshan, the spectator seats were made-to-order specifically for the stadium, and the seats are not only comfortable but also noise-free. The seatbacks also have a special place for sponsor advertisements.
Wheelchair accessibility
The National Indoor Stadium includes a dedicated, 300-sq-m seating area to accommodate 250-300 wheelchair users.
In addition, wheelchair users can take a designated elevator directly to the seating area.
Eight tons of steel scraps "hidden" in groundsill
Shen revealed that eight tons of steel scraps are from the construction are buried below the base of the stadium. The 35,000-sq-m area beneath the stadium foundation was produced from processed steel scraps. This reuse of material and conservation method fully reflects the spirit of a "Green Olympics," he added.
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