Fort Worth, Texas
Pittsburgh, Penn.
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Truro, Mass.
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Lopez Island, Wash.
Four projects strive to produce as much energy as they use.
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The trade college team from Yavapai College Residential Building Technology wins Builder of the Year award.
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The winners will be announced at the International Builders' Show on Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin's Solar Decathlon team focuses on affordable, off-the-shelf solutions suitable for the average family.
Team Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.
Team Arizona's 2009 Solar Decathlon entry aims for equilibrium in a constantly changing desert environment.
Caribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.
This net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light.
From its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.
Its G-Line series promotes a "philosophy" of living.
A strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings.
DOE-sponsored competition challenges students to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house.
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As the economy shrinks floor plans, these design tricks can help make the most of smaller spaces.
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Move could result in more energy-efficient and healthy single- and multifamily buildings.
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The Research Center is working with builders and remodelers to develop cost-effective solutions for energy-efficient homes.
Arbor South’s The Sage infill house achieves a LEED-Platinum with a tight envelope and an array of resource-friendly features.