The venue, on track to complete in the spring, has been wrapped in 3,000 square metres of copper with a high recycled content.
Latest pictures of the venue also highlight the progress made on the sprung wooden court surface, while a new webcam inside the arena gives regular updates on how the venue is taking shape.
The remaining 3,000 retractable lower tier seats will be installed once the court is complete next month.
The ODA says that the arena was designed and built “with sustainability as a priority”. The rooftop light pipes provide greater illumination than similar sized conventional lights, with energy savings of up to 40%.
Water usage is also saved by 40% through a rain harvesting system that feeds into the toilets and other non-potable systems.
ODA chairman John Armitt said: “The handball arena is one of the most compact on the Olympic Park, with legacy and sustainability very much integrated into the design process.
“Progress is moving ahead at an impressive rate, with more than half of the seats already in place and work underway on installing the sprung wooden floor.”
After the Games the arena will be used as a flexible space with a 7,500 capacity for a variety of events.
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