2007 Solar Decathlon - CMPBS/Texas A&M

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The Solar Decathlon is a biennial competition sponsored by the US Department of Energy that challenges twenty student teams to design, build and operate a solar powered house. Teams attempt to design a structure that is cost effective, energy efficient and attractive.

CMPBS partnered with the Texas A&M University for the Solar Decathlon competition in 2007. The project is a combination of a prefabricated structure (Go-Home) and prefabricated steel pieces (joints, beams, etc.) for assembly into a modular structure (Gro-Home). Interchangeable "plug-and-play" Gro-Walls contain utilities and living spaces that can be switched out with the changing needs of the occupants. The floor and roof of the structure are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).

Visit the 2007 Solar Decathlon website or the National Solar Decathlon website for more information.