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SCImagine! 2009:
Solar House on the Prairie
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Over 150 students in 10 teams from all over campus
working to build one house completely powered by the sun!
http://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.
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.
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).
MN Daily
Minnesota Students Building House Powered Entirely by Sun
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
