Architecture
The homes are simple, affordable, energy-efficient curved structures resistant to natural disasters.
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Ohio State University’s enCORE strives for spatial efficiency in a 970 square foot, 3-person family home that features 2 bedrooms and an office. This video introduces the systems and strategies that run this prototype for the new sustainable and... Read More
Planet Forward
This week, we begin Planet Forward's coverage of the Solar Decathlon! 20 collegiate teams from around the world are designing and building sustainable solar homes. In this week's WEBISODE, we take a look at the unique use of water in The University... Read More
We need to rethink the way that people live, redesigning the traditional family home to be much more sustainable in all aspects.
Ohio State's enCORE is the university's second entry into the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The team is... Read More
Old Dominion University and Hampton University
Members of the Hampton Roads Green Building Council stopped by the site for a tour of the Unit 6. When the houses are in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, members of each team will give tours to the general... Read More
Old Dominion University and Hampton University
In May, the modules of the Unit 6 were delivered and assembled on campus at Old Dominion University. Since then, the members of Team Tidewater Virginia have been working every day on the construction of the house. At the end of August, the completed... Read More
Planet Forward
Update (11/1/2012): In response to questions surrounding Hurricane Sandy, we are featuring "Amphibious House (Your Loss, Hurricane Irene)." We hope this idea will provide insight into dramatic weather events and the measures that communities must... Read More
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington is the first team from the southern hemisphere to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The team has made this video walk through of the First Light house - take a tour through... Read More
Victoria University of Wellington
Clothes dryers are typically the second-biggest electricity-using appliance after the refrigerator in a home. Check out how New Zealand's Solar Decathlon team has developed a new, more efficient way to dry your clothes.
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington is the first team from the Southern hemisphere to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. They have made a series of video blogs which follow their progress in the lead up to the... Read More