The earliest architectural activities of mankind began with the construction of "nests" and "holes". Some scholars believe that in the Neolithic Age, humans imitated animals such as mice and foxes and learned to make holes, which led to the cave age. Humans imitated birds such as swallows and sparrows and learned to build nests, thus the nesting era appeared. Both the Gan Lan architecture in Hemudu period and the melon shed architecture in Yangshao culture period can be regarded as imitations of the Bird's Nest. The author thinks that human beings don't have to live in caves like animals. As long as they can use simple tools, they can dig caves to shelter from the wind and rain. However, building "nesting" is different and requires some skills. Among all animals, the nesting technology of birds is unparalleled. It is possible for human beings to get the inspiration of nesting by observing the nesting activities of birds.

Let's compare how birds and humans build nests. Take Lou Yan, who nests in towers, temples and other buildings, as an example. It needs to grab small snails from the distant river beach, add mud, sticks, saliva and other nesting materials, and then build a bowl-shaped nest bit by bit. The whole "project" needs 1 week. Clever human ancestors used stone knives and axes to cut down tree trunks and branches as building materials, tied them with straw ropes or vines to form house structures, and built the most primitive houses with gypsum mixed with straw stalks. It can be seen that the nesting techniques of birds and humans are very similar.

Birds also talk about "feng shui" when building nests.

Many unearthed cultural relics and historical records show that early humans worshipped flying birds. Many jade articles in Hongshan Culture are in the shape of birds, the emblem of Liangzhu culture, the crowned faces of people and animals, and the image of birds. According to historical records, Fuxi, the humanistic ancestor of the Chinese nation, was named "Feng", and the word "Feng" in ancient Chinese was connected with "Feng", meaning "Feng". The clan headed by Fuxi takes the phoenix bird as its totem. Humans worship birds and naturally learn nesting skills from birds.

Good birds choose wood to live in, and birds also talk about "feng shui" when building nests. In order to build a beautiful new home to attract mates, males always choose a quiet place with ventilation, light, forest space and rich food and water to nest. China's geomantic culture also originated from the site selection and layout in the "nesting era". Clan villages in Yangshao culture period were all distributed on the loess platform on both sides of the river, and the place where the river turned and the two rivers met was the favorite place for people to live at that time.

The biggest feature of ancient buildings in China is the wooden structure, and the "nest" is the "home" made of wood. The explanation of "nest" in Shuo Wen Jie Zi is: "Birds call their nests on the wood, call their nests in holes, and look like paintings from the wood". It can be seen that the Bird's Nest is the "ancestor" of wooden structures. On the five elements, "bird's nest" belongs to wood, representing the East. According to Kanyu, wood stands for "vitality" and has rich connotations of commerce and vitality. In the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, steel was used as a "branch" to build the "Bird's Nest", symbolizing life and sports and the rise of eastern countries. Its symbolic significance coincides with the sports function and the rapid development of China.

The "Bird's Nest" will make Yanjing shine.

Taking the name of "Bird's Nest" means "building a nest to attract phoenix" and "birds return to their nests", which symbolizes that the gathering of athletes all over the world will be unprecedented. The stadium stands of the Bird's Nest are bowl-shaped. Bowl represents "wealth of food" and "wealth of money" in China traditional culture, and "Bird's Nest" hides "bowl" as a symbol of full basin.

Beijing was called "Yanjing" in ancient times, and "Swallow" is the symbol of Beijing. Nini in the Olympic mascot Fuwa is a swallow with wings spread, and Nini is the representative of Yanjing. Building a huge "Bird's Nest" at the northern end of Beijing's central axis will make this famous city with thousands of years of history shine brilliantly, and its auspicious meaning can be imagined.