*Understanding Local Architectural Forms as a Sustainable Design Transformation DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109560*

particularly in its capacity. Lighting comes primarily from solar lights, which are located in pedestrian areas and other areas where circulation is needed. Only certain rooms are air-conditioned; corridors are not. Water for this stadium comes from rainwater, which is collected in four collection points and distributed throughout the stadium and used for irrigation and plumbing (**Figures 1** and **2**) [5].

This 82,500-capacity stadium is located at Sydney Olympic Park in the west of Sydney, Australia. First built as the centerpiece of the 2000 Olympic Games, today it primarily serves as a sports and entertainment venue. At the time of construction, no larger outdoor stadium had been used for the Olympic Games. Specially designed for the unique Australian environment, the stadium shades and protects most spectators. Suspended from a huge arch structure and three hectares in area, the roof is constructed from translucent polycarbonate to minimize the shadows and patches of direct sunlight on the playing area, creating ideal conditions for television presentations and spectators. The design includes state-of-the-art environmental features that make it a showcase of ecological responsibility. Its energy management strategy reduces the use of conventional electric power through measures such as natural lighting, gas-fired co-generation engines, and energy-efficient lighting. All materials were selected for their contribution to minimizing pollution, conserving resources, and durability. Significant waste management and water-saving measures are also in place [5].

**Figure 1.** *Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia (source: austadiums).*

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*Accor Stadium, designed for the unique Australian environment (source: austadiums).*

The term sustainable design is used diversely around the world, often referring to concepts such as green design, eco-design, or design for sustainability. In recent years, sustainable design and its three main pillars—profit, planet, and people have become increasingly accepted around the globe. Through sustainable design, the negative environmental effects of construction and design can be minimized through the use of renewable resources and the restoration of human-environment relations [6].
