Solar Decathlon- Page 4 of 5
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Solar Decathlon 2011: A Flat-Roofed House from Florida International
This pavilion-like home is designed to make the most of South Florida’s climate – and protect its occupants when the weather gets stormy
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Solar Decathlon 2011: New Zealand Vacation Cabins Inspire Designers
This green-building interpretation of the ‘Kiwi bach’ uses local wood species to achieve comfort and energy efficiency
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Solar Decathlon Will Stay in DC
With contestants unhappy about last month’s decision to move the energy-efficient house competition to another city, the Interior Department decides an alternate location on the mall will work
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Middlebury College’s Self-Reliance House
Taking inspiration from an Emerson essay, the team members infuse the traditional-looking gable form with net-zero-energy performance and environmentally friendly materials
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Team Canada’s Turtle-like TRTL
Students from the University of Calgary are building a rounded structure designed to honor the culture and traditions of Alberta’s native people
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Appalachian State’s Solar Homestead
Evoking an approach embraced by many of Appalachia’s early settlers, this team’s entry focuses on simplicity, durability, and convenience
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Solar Decathlon Looks for a New Location
Amid concerns over further wear and tear on the National Mall, the DOE agrees to seek an alternate site
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2009 Decathlon Contender Is a House without a Home
ICON Solar House, which landed fifth place in the Solar Decathlon, has had a hard time finding a buyer since its day in the Washington, D.C. sun
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The Solar Decathlon 2011 Lineup
The Department of Energy announces the 20 teams competing in next year’s solar-power showdown in the nation’s capitol
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Solar Decathlon Winners Embrace Passivhaus Standard
Technische Universität Darmstadt takes first-place with its surPLUShome, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign second with its Gable Home. Both modeled their entries to the Passivhaus standard