The teams behind 13 solar-powered houses to be built near the Denver International Airport have eight months to figure out how to get their supplies to the city. But their designs are in and ready for everyone to see. Check out the slideshow (below) for a sneak peek.
When the 13 university finalists converge in Denver for the Solar Decathlon 2017, they will get about a week to convert their architectural designs into reality. The public event is Oct. 5 near Pena Station, where the new Panasonic facility is located.
“We’re actually popping up our own ‘village’ out there just for this event,” said Stacy Hunt, a spokeswoman for the event that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. That includes “team homes, tents for special events, food, sustainability expo,” she added.
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Take a look at the contestants for the Solar Decathlon 2017, a biennial competition.
U.S. Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon
Meet the the s u r v i v ( A L ) house from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Calhoun Community College. The heart of the home is a composite and steel "strong room" that is below the home's subfloor to help protect residents during a tornado.
Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
The Swiss Living Challenge house was co-designed by three schools: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Geneva University and the University of Fribourg. It uses laminated veneer lumber for flexibility.
A productive envelope surface—including the walls and the roof—can produce solar electricity and help grow food.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
The BEACH (Building Efficient, Affordable, and Comfortable Homes) House is from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College. It includes energy-neutral technology to perform in Florida’s hot, humid climate.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
Team Las Vegas is from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The smart, energy-efficient home includes accessible features that would appeal to aging adults who need ease of access.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
The reACT home is from students at the University of Maryland. It's a prototype for a "house as a kit of parts" that separates the pieces of a house so they can be easily transported and assembled. There's also a greenhouse roof and automated smart house data collection system.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
SILO (Smart Innovative Living Oasis) is from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. It has a moveable green wall and water wall, radiant flooring and gray-water reclamation.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
Selficient is from Team Netherlands, or the students of HU University of Applied Science Utrecht from the Netherlands. The modular structure stars as a two-dimensional piece that can be moved elsewhere without material waste.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
House by Northwestern University targets baby boomers. With reconfigurable interiors and home-automation technology, the house is geared toward couples close to retirement whose children no longer live at home.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
R I S☰ is the University of California at Berkeley's and University of Denver's stackable solution for urban infill. Shown is the bottom unit of a 3-story model. The design allows for multiplication and integration into larger sets of units that fit into small, infill lots in urban areas.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
Our H2Ouse (pronounced "Our House") is from the University of California at Davis. The zero-energy-ready house offers a solution for California residents who are dealing with severe drought conditions.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
Washington State University designed a home fit for a tiny-house community that shares amenities. It combines machine learning, energy storage, smart grid connectivity, and heat recovery to find efficiencies and reduce energy consumption.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
The Wash U home, by a team from Washington University in St. Louis, is being designed for two research scientists at Tyson Research Center. The home consists of a single precast concrete structure as an alternative to traditional wood, light-frame construction.
Provided by Solar Decathlon 2017 U.S. Dept. of Energy
OASIS from West Virginia University aims for purity, privacy and healthiness. It includes a water and air filtration system, courtyard and a green roof and green wall.
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Meet the the s u r v i v ( A L ) house from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Calhoun Community College. The heart of the home is a composite and steel "strong room" that is below the home's subfloor to help protect residents during a tornado.
at Birmingham and Calhoun Community College. The heart of the home is a composite and steel “strong room” that is below the home’s subfloor to help protect residents during a tornado.
was co-designed by three schools: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Geneva University and the University of Fribourg. It uses laminated veneer lumber for flexibility. A productive envelope surface — including the walls and the roof— can produce solar electricity and help grow food.
is from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College. It includes energy-neutral technology to perform in Florida’s hot, humid climate.
. The smart, energy-efficient home includes accessible features that would appeal to aging adults who need ease of access.
. It’s a prototype for a “house as a kit of parts” that separates the pieces of a house so they can be easily transported and assembled. There’s also a greenhouse roof and automated smart house data collection system.
of Science and Technology. It has a moveable green wall and water wall, radiant flooring and gray-water reclamation.
, or the students of HU University of Applied Science Utrecht from the Netherlands. The modular structure stars as a two-dimensional piece that can be moved elsewhere without material waste.
in St. Louis is being designed for two research scientists at Tyson Research Center. The home consists of a single precast ultra-high performance concrete as an alternative to traditional wood, light-frame construction.
aims for purity, privacy and healthiness. It includes a water and air filtration system, courtyard and a green roof and green wall.
designed a home fit for a tiny-house community that shares amenities. It combines machine learning, energy storage, smart grid connectivity, and heat recovery to find efficiencies and reduce energy consumption. The decking is made from recycled wind turbine blades.
. The zero-energy-ready house offers a solution for California residents who are dealing with severe drought conditions. A feedback mechanism informs residents of community conservation efforts.
stackable solution for urban infill. Shown is the bottom unit of a three-story model. The design allows for multiplication and integration into larger sets of units that fit into small, infill lots in urban areas.
targets baby boomers. With reconfigurable interiors and home-automation technology, the house is geared toward couples close to retirement whose children no longer live at home.
