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ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE HOUSE FOR SOLAR DECATHLON 2002

Learn about the Solar Decathlon, a student event sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, showcasing the use of solar energy and market-ready technologies. Explore building plans, energy analysis, transportation, and more.

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ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE HOUSE FOR SOLAR DECATHLON 2002

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  1. ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE HOUSE FOR SOLAR DECATHLON 2002 International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science By Dr. Donald D. Liou University of North Carolina at Charlotte U.S.A.

  2. What is Solar Decathlon? • Student event sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Energy • Sponsors include NREL, BP Solar, Home Depot, EDS, AIA • To illustrate how to use solar energy • To illustrate different daily activities are energy intensive • To demonstrate related market-ready technologies • To provide a beautiful structure for live, work, and play • To move event beyond classroom

  3. DC Mall Layout

  4. Building Plans Building Energy Analysis Transportation (Getting Around) Analysis Design presentation and simulation Example building plans requirements Narrative description Site plan drawings Architecture drawings Structural drawings Electrical drawings Mechanical drawings Codes & Safety Assembly process Disassembly process Disassembly process Key Solar Decathlon Requirements

  5. Engineering Goals • Easy to assemble, to transport, to disassemble • Uses only sun’s energy • Stable, load bearing, yet requires no on-site excavation • Energy efficient • Collaboration between architectural and engineering students

  6. Challenges • Schedule challenges: content changes of existing courses & individual study courses • Design challenges: commitment of suppliers • Transportation and foundation: 3-section design • Construction challenges: student power • Budgetary matters: insurmountable • Different views between architectural and engineering professors and students • Lack of adequate support from administration

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