Solar Decathlon In Washington Proves University Students Are On The Cutting Edge Of GREEN Design
Twenty university student teams descended onto the National Mall in Washington DC over the weekend to showcase their entry into the Solar Decathlon competition.
Each student team had to create an energy efficient solar powered home that was both functional and aesthetically alluring. The student entries came from all over the US, including the University of Louisiana and University of Puerto Rico. Winners were announced in several categories over the weekend as well, and some of the winners proved that university students are on the cutting edge of clean energy and GREEN design.
Check out the entry (pictured above) from Team California who won in the category of architecture. That eco house is amazing!
First place in the architecture competition went to Team California, for this practical and elegant house roofed in 48 solar panels. Even on a cloudy day, the panels provide 75 percent of the energy needed to run the house, and on a sunny day the panels generate a whopping 150 percent of what is needed.
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