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First carbon neutral international convention centre

The convention centre Dublin has announced that it is the first carbon neutral international convention centre as the net impact of its construction on the environment is zero. This is the result of low carbon cement and by offsetting unavoidable carbon emissions by investing in carbon credits.

The building was designed by Pritzker award winning Irish Architect Kevin Roche and is situated at Spencer dock and cost €380 million. The purpose built national conference centre can accommodate conference of up to 8,000 people in 222 rooms and includes a 2,000-seater auditorium, 4,500 metres of exhibition space and banqueting facilities for up to 3,000 guests.
Posted: 08/06/2009 10:53:27