The DOE-sponsored competition, which challenges college teams to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house, promotes the present and future possibilities of green building to students, consumers, and professionals alike.
Wisconsin's Solar Decathlon team focuses on affordable, off-the-shelf solutions suitable for the average family.
Caribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.
The main goal for Solar Decathlon team members from Rice University was to build a dwelling they could give back to their community.
This Solar Decathlon house was designed to face extreme temperatures: frigid, snow-filled winters and hot, humid summers.
This net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light.
ADA-compliant design brings high market viability to ISU's Solar Decathlon entry.
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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.
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.
A tracking solar roof and minimalist interior highlight Team Spain’s Solar Decathlon house.
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Claim Check
Resources for deciphering green-product labels and certifications.
A guide to deciphering product specs, avoiding greenwashing, and navigating certification programs.
Lighting designer recommends "subtle" lighting, touts benefits of CFLs and LEDs.
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Adding color to your houses can make a big impact for not a lot of money.
Products from Whirlpool, Everpure, Icynene, James Hardie, Vantage, and Nana Wall.