DOE-sponsored competition challenges students to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house.
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Virginia Tech uses sliding glass walls to expand the living space of its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.
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Team Boston’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house aims to prove that good design can save energy and money.
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The school’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house integrates design with technology in one seamless process.
A tracking solar roof and minimalist interior highlight Team Spain’s Solar Decathlon house.
A strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings.
The Illinois team's Solar Decathlon project meets Passive House Institute standards, requiring 80% less energy for heating and cooling than conventional homes.
The Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.
Solar generation earns Germany its second straight win; Illinois, California round out top three.
With local materials and cultural inspiration, Kentucky’s Solar Decathlon entry boasts simple, efficient elegance.