The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning biennial program that 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.
The 2011 edition took place at West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. and closed its doors on Sunday, October 2. 19 teams were present this year.
You will find below the projects ranked 9 to 5.
9. Team Massachusetts (MassArt, Umass Lowell) – 4D Home
8. The University of Tennessee – Living Light: UT Solar Decathlon House
7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Re_home
6. SCI-Arc/Caltech – CHIP
5. The Ohio State University – enCORE
Photos by: Jim Tetro
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon 2011 – 19 Zero Energy Homes – Part 1/4
Solar Decathlon 2011 – 19 Zero Energy Homes – Part 2/4
