April 19, 2024 – Advisory: UNC Charlotte unveils innovative microalgae window system on Earth Day
MEDIA ADVISORY:
UNC Charlotte unveils innovative microalgae window system on Earth Day
System designed to reduce solar heat gain and filter out carbon dioxide
What: UNC Charlotte professor Kyoung-Hee Kim will unveil a high-performing window system that is designed to reduce building energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Funded by several NSF grants, the unveiling is the culmination of years of research to bring the system to life. The system will be put into practice at Charlotte’s Innovation Barn.
When/Where: 10 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2024 (Earth Day). Innovation Barn (932 Seigle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205).
Who:
- Kyoung-Hee Kim, professor of Architecture at UNC Charlotte
- Matthew Parrow, associate professor of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte
- UNC Charlotte students
About: The “biochromic” windows have multiple environmental, economic, and health benefits, including increased energy efficiency, improved air quality, carbon capture and renewable energy production, since the algae can be collected and converted into biofuel.
Kim is the director of the Integrated Design Research Lab in the School of Architecture and is the founder of EcoClosure, a UNC Charlotte spin-off clean tech start-up. Throughout the years of research and development, Kim has worked with various academic and industry partners, including Matthew Parrow, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences.
The microalgae window system won a 2021 R+D Award from Architect Magazine.
Media Information: Media who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP to Jason Vaughan or Buffie Stephens. Meg Whalen will be the day-of-event contact.
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