Researchers from leading universities in Ireland and the USA have held a meeting at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) to discuss an international project on carbon footprint.

The research project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings.

Members of DIT, Queen's University Belfast, Purdue University and Washington University (USA) gathered in DIT Grangegorman for discussions.

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Heating and cooling systems are one of the biggest culprits for energy consumption in buildings. The ThermoConc project aims to employ bespoke thermoelectric devices in building envelopes using the latest advances in thermoelectric materials, conductive concrete and predictive building modelling. The goal is to reduce energy loss and C02 emissions and minimise the negative impacts of buildings on our natural surroundings.

DIT is the lead on the project, which is funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the National Science Foundation in the US, and Invest Northern Ireland.

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