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Pittsburgh Synergy prepares to participate in activities for the Appliances Contest. In the Appliances Contest, students must perform a variety of energy consuming activities, including washing and drying 12 towels for 2 days and cleaning dishes using a dishwasher for 4 days. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Students examine a compact fluorescent light bulb at the University of Texas house. The Solar Decathlon's School Day brought about 450 students, ranging from third graders to high school students, to see the Decathlon houses and exhibits. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Communications jurors were impressed with Pittsburgh's logo and signage. Results from the Communications Contest were announced today, with University of Colorado taking first place. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Universidad de Puerto Rico invited students from School Day into their home. Puerto Rico placed second in the Communications Contest in part for using effective techniques for public tours, such as playing drums and singing for visitors waiting in line to enter the house. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Canadian Minister of Environment Stéphane Dion paid a visit to the Canadian team's home today. The home features a PV window complete with maple leaves. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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Decathlon Project Manager Cecile Warner distributes towels to students competing in the Appliances Contest. Organizers weigh towels before and after students wash and dry the towels to be sure the towels are fully dry. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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A rain covered PV array on the University of Michigan house. The weather has presented persistent challenges for solar energy generation in the solar village. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
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The New York Institute of Technology team's dog, Zero—as in zero energy house—hangs around her team's home, taking occasional naps next to the PV panels. (Credit: Stefano Paltera, Solar Decathlon) |
