Smart, Stackable Solar Home Wins Solar Decathlon Europe

Canopea

The Canopea design by Team Rhône Alpes, which won the top prize in the 2012 Solar Decathlon Europe, works as single-family home or stacks for greater density. Read more →

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Andalucia Pulls Into 2nd Place With Smart, Efficient Design

Patio 2.12

Team Andalucia's Patio 2.12 solar home design has taken the top spot in the Energy Efficiency contest of the Solar Decathlon Europe, and second place overall. Read more →

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Solar Decathlon: German Team Takes Top Prize In Engineering

ECOLAR house

The German ECOLAR solar home has taken the top prize in Engineering and Construction in this year's Solar Decathlon Europe, followed by Hugary's Odooproject. Read more →

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France, Germany Take Top Dog In Solar Architecture Contest

Canopea

The Canopea home by the team from Rhône-Alpes, France, has taken first prize in the Architecture Contest of the Solar Decathlon Europe, with Germany in second. Read more →

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Third Place Solar Decathlon Prize Goes To MED In Italy

MED in Italy 1

The MED in Italy house from Rome University has taken third place in this year's Solar Decathlon competition for its smart blend of tradition and green tech. Read more →

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Spanish (E)co House Harvests Rain As Well As Sun

(e)co house

This year's Solar Decathlon Europe entry from Spain's Higher Technical School of Architecture of Valles harvests not just the sun but rainwater as well. Read more →

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Virginia Tech Wins European Green Building Competition

VirginiaTech_Lumenhaus

The Virgina Tech entry makes use of passive solar design, flexible living structures and energy-efficient features to produce as much energy as it consumes, based on solar energy and sustainable design. Read more →

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