Builder Magazine: 2009 Solar Decathalonhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/2009-solar-decathalon.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm10225483<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mallhttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/2009-solar-decathlon-showcases-sustainable-building-on-the-national-mall.aspx?rssLink=2009+Solar+Decathlon+Showcases+Sustainable+Building+on+the+National+MallDOE-sponsored competition challenges students to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house.Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaushttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/virginia-techs-lumenhaus.aspx?rssLink=Virginia+Tech%e2%80%99s+LumenhausVirginia Tech uses sliding glass walls to expand the living space of its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.Team Boston (Boston Architectural College, Tufts University)’s Curio.Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-bostons-curio-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Boston+(Boston+Architectural+College%2c+Tufts+University)%e2%80%99s+Curio.HouseTeam Boston’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house aims to prove that good design can save energy and money.Team Germany’s (Technische Universität Darmstadt) surPLUShomehttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-germanys-surplus-home.aspx?rssLink=Team+Germany%e2%80%99s+(Technische+Universit%c3%a4t+Darmstadt)+surPLUShomeThe school’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house integrates design with technology in one seamless process.Team Spain: Black & White Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-spain-black-white-houseaspx.aspx?rssLink=Team+Spain%3a+Black+%26+White+HouseA tracking solar roof and minimalist interior highlight Team Spain’s Solar Decathlon house.Penn State’s Natural Fusion Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/penn-states-natural-fusion-house.aspx?rssLink=Penn+State%e2%80%99s+Natural+Fusion+HouseA strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings. University of Illinois’ Gable Homehttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/university-of-illinois-gable-home.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Illinois%e2%80%99+Gable+HomeThe Illinois team's Solar Decathlon project meets Passive House Institute standards, requiring 80% less energy for heating and cooling than conventional homes.Team California’s Refract Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-californias-refract-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+California%e2%80%99s+Refract+HouseThe Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.Cornell University’s Silo Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/cornell-universitys-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.Team Germany Wins 2009 Solar Decathlonhttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/team-germany-wins-solar-decathlon.aspx?rssLink=Team+Germany+Wins+2009+Solar+DecathlonSolar generation earns Germany its second straight win; Illinois, California round out top three.University of Kentucky's S.ky Blue Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/university-of-kentuckys-sky-blue-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Kentucky's+S.ky+Blue+HouseWith local materials and cultural inspiration, Kentucky’s Solar Decathlon entry boasts simple, efficient elegance.Ohio State's Solar House Ihttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/ohio-states-solar-house-i.aspx?rssLink=Ohio+State's+Solar+House+IFrom its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.Iowa State University’s Interlock Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/iowa-state-universitys-interlock-house.aspx?rssLink=Iowa+State+University%e2%80%99s+Interlock+HouseADA-compliant design brings high market viability to ISU's Solar Decathlon entry.Team Alberta’s SolAbode Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-albertas-solabode-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Alberta%e2%80%99s+SolAbode+HouseThis net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light. Team Ontario/BC’s North Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-ontario-bcs-north-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Ontario%2fBC%e2%80%99s+North+HouseThis Solar Decathlon house was designed to face extreme temperatures: frigid, snow-filled winters and hot, humid summers. Rice University’s Zerow Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/rice-universitys-zerow-house.aspx?rssLink=Rice+University%e2%80%99s+Zerow+HouseThe main goal for Solar Decathlon team members from Rice University was to build a dwelling they could give back to their community.Universidad de Puerto Rico’s CASH Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/universidad-de-puerto-ricos-cash-house.aspx?rssLink=Universidad+de+Puerto+Rico%e2%80%99s+CASH+HouseCaribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.Cornell University’s Silo Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/cornell-universitys-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.University of Minnesota’s Icon Solar Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/university-of-minnesotas-icon-solar-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Minnesota%e2%80%99s+Icon+Solar+HouseTeam Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.Team Missouri's Show-Me Solar Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-missouris-show-me-solar-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Missouri's+Show-Me+Solar+HouseThis Solar Decathlon home’s contrasting front and rear facades are a nod to past influences and an embrace of present and future technologies.