ADA-compliant design brings high market viability to ISU's Solar Decathlon entry.
Two new books offer insight on green building and traditional details.
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Energy-efficient home retrofits seen as key to economic recovery in Vice President Biden’s new green jobs plan.
From its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.
With local materials and cultural inspiration, Kentucky’s Solar Decathlon entry boasts simple, efficient elegance.
Solar generation earns Germany its second straight win; Illinois, California round out top three.
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The school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.
The Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.
The Illinois team's Solar Decathlon project meets Passive House Institute standards, requiring 80% less energy for heating and cooling than conventional homes.
A strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings.