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