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The prefabricated wood FabLab house features a photovoltaic skin that is customized for Madrid’s unique solar resources. It is built on three legs and has space underneath for natural ventilation and a shaded patio. FabLab also features smart energy and temperature-monitoring systems, a garden, and a rainwater collection system on its roof. Not only [...] Among other amazing features, their house generates more energy that it needs for itself. Solar Decathlon Solar Decathlon. Solar Gable home entry More from the University of Illinois Gable Home site and Jetson Greene. This is one entry in the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall, sponsored by the Depatment of Energy. All homes generate at least 90% of their own power and are super ultra green. [...] The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Jetson Greene has images, information, and links to the source for these completely solar-powered homes designed by students for the US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon. The image is SEED by the University of Arizona. [...] |  | ||||
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