Solar Decathlon Minute: Day 8

In this episode of the Solar Decathlon Minute, we highlight team Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) and team NY City Tech (New York City College of Technology).

Team Cal Poly is building INhouse: Interactive. Intuitive. Integrated. This is Cal Poly's interpretation of net-zero. INhouse explores the connection between system and resident with the goal of making operation and management intuitive, energy-affordable, and waste-minimal. INhouse is a manifestation of Cal Poly's core directive: Learn by Doing.

To learn more about team Cal Poly: www.calpolysolardecathlon.org

Team NY City Tech is building DURA: DURA represents the diversity of New York City and the New York City College of Technology team, so floor plans are open with design flexibility to appeal to diverse populations and adapt to a range of needs. For example, adaptable spaces can accommodate a home office, a bedroom, a mechanical room, or a child's play area. Superstorm Sandy devastated communities throughout New York City, so DURA is resilient to respond to such disasters.

For more information on team NY Alfred: www.durahome.org

For more information about the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015: www.solardecathlon.gov