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SCImagine! 2009:
Solar House on the Prairie

Solar House model

Come learn about
their innovation!


Friday, May 8th, 2009
3:00-4:30 p.m.

Free, open to the public
101 Walter Library
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Over 150 students in 10 teams from all over campus
working to build one house completely powered by the sun!



Solar House group logohttp://www.solardecathlon.umn.edu/

One of 20 international teams invited to compete in Washington D.C. , this group is developing a house that relies only on solar power that is tailored to the Minnesota climate.

Picture of a Solar House team working on a system design.

The team is broken down into 10 departments focusing on architecture, communications, commissioning, construction, marketing, interior design, logistics, procurement, solar integration, and structural engineering.






SCImagine emphasizes the Science & Engineering Library's role as an intellectual gathering place on campus. Each spring, the Library showcases University teaching, learning and research in the physical sciences and engineering, offering fascinating presentations and lively discussions.

Solar Decathlon logo

http://www.solardecathlon.org/

The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.

The Solar Decathlon is an educational project of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Solar Decathlon logo
Solar Decathlon in the
MN Daily



Minnesota Students Building House Powered Entirely by Sun

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Read the whole article on FOXNews.com

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