Design Challenge
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The 2024 Design Challenge Final Competition Event is happening April 19-21 at
the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado! Collegiate students competing in the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge work in interdisciplinary teams to create innovative and high-performance building designs that address real-world issues related to climate change, affordability, and environmental justice. This is a closed event for finalist/exhibition teams and other approved registrants only. The event is not open to the public. |
Registration for the 2024 Design Challenge closed on October 18, 2023.
Teams collaborate on a residential or commercial design project for one or two academic semesters, with the competition culminating each April at the Solar Decathlon Competition Event. The Competition Event provides an opportunity for teams to present their designs to expert jurors, network and build connections with industry professionals, and share ideas with other Decathletes from around the world.
Winning teams are recognized with awards on an international stage and winning design projects are shared through Solar Decathlon and U.S. Department of Energy channels. The Design Challenge builds on the 20+ year legacy of the Solar Decathlon in creating a global community of current and future professionals dedicated to tackling the most complex problems facing the buildings industry.
Why compete in the Design Challenge?
- Collegiate institutions are recognized as leaders who are producing career-ready professionals with real-world skills.
- Students develop market-ready design skills, form lasting connections with leading industry professionals, and join the growing global network of Solar Decathlete alumni.
- Faculty prepare students to implement creative solutions in the buildings industry and build connections with other faculty members and collegiate programs from around the world.
- Industry partners and sponsors gain international recognition and play a transformative role in building the next generation of knowledgeable design professionals.
- Alumni maintain strong connections to a global professional network and gain leadership skills through mentoring opportunities with current student teams.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2024 DESIGN CHALLENGE
Collegiate institutions can start preparing for the 2024 Design Challenge today! Complete details will be available in the 2024 Design Challenge Rules in August 2023.
- June 2023: Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge announced.
- August 2023: Registration opens, 2024 Design Challenge Rules released.
- October 18, 2023: Registration deadline
- February 2024: Semifinal competition
- April 19-21, 2024: Final competition.