The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games September 6-17, 2008
The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games September 6-17, 2008
Venue: National Aquatics Center
Location: Olympic Green (Search the map)
Total land surface: 79,532 sq m
A FINA standard eight-lane 50m pool is required for competition at the Paralympic Games. Events are conducted as heats for eight competitors per class and with the fastest eight swimmers per class competing in the finals. More>>
The blue-colored National Aquatics Center (NAC), nicknamed the "Water Cube" and located by Beijing's North Fourth Ring Road, was inaugurated and delivered for use on the morning of January 28, 2008. [Full story]
Green architectural wonder
The "Water Cube" was built in accordance with a water-saving design concept to be a gigantic green architectural wonder. [Full story]
"Water Cube" keeps comfortable humidity
The National Aquatics Center maintains spring-like warm temperatures with a comfortable level of humidity.[Full story]
Classic architecture to last 100 years
Tests have proven that the strength of the membrane structure of the National Aquatic Center can meet these stability requirements. [Full story]
Magical ETFE membrane saves energy and cleans itself
Even if dust does collect on it, as long as it rains, the surface is washed by rain water. [Full story]
Easy to reach via roads and public transport
Travel to and from the Olympic Green and other parts of the city will be extremely convenient via the various highways, expressways ... [Full story]
Insulation and ventilation keep temperatures pleasant
In the summer, a meter-high vent works to regulate the NAC's temperature indoors through heat exchange. [Full story]
