PIX number

11750

Title:

University of Puerto Rico house

Caption

The University of Puerto Rico team's fundamental design is based on the use of passive technologies. The students believe that it's also important to achieve a very efficient spatial solution that feels comfortable and looks attractive. They wanted to design a house that goes beyond merely incorporating existing solar energy technologies—a house that can actually influence lifestyles and make an impact on the way we humans understand and relate to our space, our planet, and our sun.

Credit:

Gretz, Warren

Publications:



Date:

9/27/2002

Index Date:

10/16/2002

DOE_office:

Solar Decathlon

Notes:

High resolution digital file, ~17 MB; The Solar Decathlon is a new student contest sponsored by the Department of Energy. Student teams are challenged to integrate aesthetics and modern conveniences with maximum energy production and optimal efficiency. Each team will build a uniquely designed 500-ft2 -- 800-ft2 house. Solar decathletes will transport their houses to the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the competition in the fall of 2002. Each house will incorporate renewable energy features such as: solar - passive, solar - photovoltaics, solar - thermal. http://www.eren.doe.gov/solar_decathlon/

Subject:

buildings

Descriptors:

building components and roof, competition, education and training, exterior, solar decathlon 2002, solar - photovoltaics, special events, university

Person/Place:

Washington DC; Solar Village on the National Mall

Release Level

Full/Internet

DOE Information:

DOE funded program/project

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