2005 Teams

Members of the Maryland and Colorado teams became good neighbors and friends during Solar Decathlon 2002.

Eighteen teams of college and university students competed in the 2005 Solar Decathlon. The students and their amazing work took center stage on the National Mall in the nation's capital. Teams began assembly of their "solar village" on the Mall on September 29, 2005. Teams are made up of students pursuing degrees in engineering, architecture, computer science, public relations, marketing, and other disciplines. Just like the Olympic decathletes, they need to draw on all of their strengths and skills to troubleshoot, communicate, dream, and build these original solar homes. So, having a well-balanced team—rather than a team with just one or two stars—is an asset.

While the teams are in heated competition, they also borrow equipment, compare notes, and learn from each other. Some teams will draw on the experience of their predecessors who competed in Solar Decathlon 2002, the inaugural event.

Following is a list of the 18 teams for the 2005 Solar Decathlon. If you would like to contact a team, use the contact information provided. Links to more information about each are also provided.

California Polytechnic State University

Prof. Rob Peña
Architecture Department
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
805-756-5207

Canadian Solar Decathlon

(Concordia University and Université de Montréal)

Prof. Andreas K. Athienitis
1257 Rue Guy
Montréal, Quebec
H3G 1M8, Canada
514-848-2424, ext. 8791

(Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh)

Prof. Stephen Lee
5000 Forbes Avenue, MMCH 415
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-3528

2005 Teams

California Polytechnic State University

Canadian Solar Decathlon

(Concordia University and Université de Montréal)

Cornell University

Crowder College

Florida International University

New York Institute of Technology

Pittsburgh Synergy

(Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh)

Rhode Island School of Design

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

University of Colorado, Denver and Boulder

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University of Michigan

University of Missouri-Rolla and Rolla Technical Institute

University of Texas at Austin

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Washington State University