Did you know that the all raw materials used in the construction of World Games Stadium are 100% recyclable?
Here are the top 10 facts about World Games Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan:
1. World Games Stadium is Taiwan’s largest stadium and is located in Kaohsiung City.
2. It was completed in 2009 for the World Games but has since changed its name to National Stadium. It took 2 years to build the stadium, with construction starting in 2007.
3. It is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 55,000 spectators and is now mostly used for football matches and concerts.
4. The stadium was designed by Japanese architect and 2013 Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Hiro and it cost $150 million to build.
5. It was the first stadium in the world to provide power using solar power technology and today is among the top 10 solar powered stadiums by number of solar panels.
6. With its 8.844 solar panels that cover the stadium’s roof, the stadium makes use of solar energy to provide its own energy needs and even light up the surrounding neighborhood.
7. The shape of the stadium looks like an open circle with a question mark and has been compared to the shape of a dragon.
8. The solar panels on the roof give the structure a scaly appearance and it is thus no wonder that the locals call the stadium “dragon’s tail.”
9. The roof also collects rainwater and a system of pipes carries the water to underground storage tanks. Here, the rainwater is sterilized and then redistributed for the stadium’s needs.
10. The stadium is located at the intersection of Jhonghai Road and Jyunsiao Road in Zuoying District and can be accessed from World Stadium MRT Station.
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