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Solar Decathalon

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Solar Decathalon, from most recent to least.

Harvest Home: DC's Submission For the 2013 Solar Decathlon

Harvest Home: DC's Submission For the 2013 Solar Decathlon

Shilpi Paul | May 15th 2013

DC's entry into the Solar Decathalon is a net-zero home that generates energy primarily by "harvesting" excess heat from photovoltaic panels and recap... read»

Pepco Buys Award-Winning Solar Decathalon House

Pepco Buys Award-Winning Solar Decathalon House

Shilpi Paul | January 30th 2012

WaterShed, the University of Maryland-designed home that took top honors at the 2011 Solar Decathalon, has a surprising new owner.... read»

U-Md. Designed-House Wins Top Honors at Solar Decathalon

U-Md. Designed-House Wins Top Honors at Solar Decathalon

UrbanTurf Staff | October 3rd 2011

The WaterShed house, an energy-efficient home designed by a team from the University of Maryland, took top honors at this year's Solar Decathalon. The... read»

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