Solar Decathlon 2013

Architecture Contest

(100 points)

For the Architecture Contest of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, teams were required to design and build attractive, high-performance houses that integrated solar and energy efficiency technologies seamlessly into the design.

A jury of professional architects focused on:

• Architectural elements
  Architectural elements include the scale and proportion of room and facade features, indoor/outdoor connections, composition, and linking of various house elements.

• Holistic design
  Holistic design is an architectural design that is comfortable for occupants and compatible with the surrounding environment.

• Lighting
  The jury assessed the integration and energy efficiency of electrical and natural light.

• Inspiration
  Inspiration is reflected in a design that inspires and delights Solar Decathlon visitors.

• Documentation
  Documentation included drawings, a project manual, and presentations that accurately reflect the constructed project on the competition site.