Team New Jersey Virtual Tour – Solar Decathlon 2011
by admin on Monday, October 17th, 2011 | 2 Comments
Hear straight from the collegiate students from Team New Jersey: Rutgers and New Jersey Institute of Technology about their design and strategy behind their entry in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Learn more at www.SolarDecathlon.gov
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I’d say, out of all the entries, this one would be my pick. Far too many people, it seems, are unaware of the benefits of thermal mass.
I’ve got a Cinder Block stucco from the late 1940′s and well aware of these properties from the structure. Retrofitting is proving challenging for more insullation. Beautiful structure, good luck to ya.