Solar Design Lessons from the 2017 Solar Decathlon Winners
Two weeks ago, during the Solar Decathlon 2017 competition, we explored the solar powered house designs from participating university teams.
Las Vegas Claims First in the Innovation Contest and Northwestern Wins the Communications Contest at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon Open to the Public Today through Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Stevens Leads After Taking First in Three of Four Juried Contests
At the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015, Stevens Institute of Technology holds the lead after placing first in Market Appeal, Architecture, and Communications.
Solar Decathlon 2015 Team Websites Provide New Insight
If you’re ready for another glimpse into what the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 teams are up to, check out our updated 2015 team pages. They now include links to the teams’ own websites!
European Teams Top Architecture and Communications Contests
Czech Technical University took first place in the highly competitive Architecture Contest and Vienna University of Technology received top honors in the Communications Contest this morning at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.
South China University Takes the Lead at Solar Decathlon China
The results of three contests were announced at Solar Decathlon China this morning. Teams gathered in the auditorium of the Sun Palace, and jury members announced the first, second, and third place for Engineering, Communications, and Market Appeal. The results are:
Clarity, Passion Score Communications Contest Win for Middlebury College
With exemplary communications materials, public tours, and website, Middlebury College received first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Communications Contest today.
Expertise, Thoughtful Approach Define Solar Decathlon Juries
Of the 10 contests that make up the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, five are juried:
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Communications
- Affordability
- Market Appeal.
In juried contests, jurors who are experts in their fields evaluate each house and award points for features that cannot be measured.
“What I loved most about the Communications jurors was how thoughtful they were in their deliberations,” says Terri Jones, Communications Contest official. “It’s not just that they took their job seriously; it’s that they wanted to do it right and honor the teams’ efforts.”