Qatar's Eco-Friendly Convention Center

The Qatar National Convention Center is going up. The 177,000 sq. meter QNCC has 3,600 sq. meters of solar panels on its roof to supply about 12% of the power. Also included is LED lighting and wireless Internet access to cut down on paper usage. The center should be completed next year and will be able to house conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, weddings and banquets.

Via Qatar Convention Center

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