(BEIJING, January 28) -- The Beijing Olympic Games are to be held in the summer. Will the strong sunshine make the "Water Cube" a hot "greenhouse bathing room"? How can super high temperatures and bright sunlight be avoided in the transparent Water Cube while maintaining the venue's features and beauty?

The secret lies in the billions of plating points on the ETFE membrane, which control the temperature and lighting of the Water Cube like a beach umbrella. The plating points determine the transparency degree of the membrane to control the amount of heat brought about by the sunrays.

The plating points can also change the direction of the sunlight and disperse heat. Like an umbrella, the plating points distribute sunlight, keeping out extra energy while allowing the required sunshine through to guarantee the temperature and lighting for the venue.