Solar Decathlon

The Solar Decathlon is held by the US Department of Energy. The award winning program challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The first solar decathlon was held in 2002 and has been held  every two years since, creating a biennial competition. The next event will take place on the National Mall, West Potomac Park in Washington D.C. in the fall 2011.



Video: University of Colorado at Boulder: Entry in 2007, which won third place.

Over the course of the 10 year run of the competition many materials have been incorporated into the designs. Shipping containers have been a common structure incorporated into the designs, due to the ease on transportation, durability and strength.

Video: Team China's Tongi University's Solar Decatholon 2011 Computer-Animated Walkthrough.

http://www.solardecathlon.gov/

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