![]() The design includes large areas of insulated glass on the south side of the house that bring in the sun's heat. It then created a tight building envelope (walls and roof) that keeps the heat from escaping. The Houseīecause of Minnesota's cold winters, the team set out to design a house that uses as much "free" heating from passive solar sources as possible. The team also says this project will allow them to graduate with both theoretical knowledge and experience applying that knowledge to a large-scale project. Team members report that working with others-from fields of study ranging from architecture and mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering to construction management and graphic and interior design-has been both challenging and rewarding. ![]() More than 150 students are part of the Minnesota Solar Decathlon group. It's a house that anyone could live in with things that go in a normal home, not the EPCOT Center," Quinnell adds. "The public can look at our house and see one they identify with. Mechanical engineering student and Solar Integration Team Lead Josh Quinnell says that the team has never forgotten that it's really designing this house for consumers, who might be willing to make lifestyle changes or buy different products if they think it's easy and comfortable. By shifting the roof line slightly, the team has taken a traditional design and modified it to create easy access for solar energy collection. The gabled roofline, resembling a "real" house, is one of the features designed to appeal to a large group of eco-conscious consumers who might not want to live in a "futuristic" house. ![]() The University of Minnesota's Solar Decathlon 2009 team has created a solar house with an iconic new look to meet the challenges of heat loss in an extremely cold climate. Solar Decathlon 2009 University of Minnesota A New Icon for Solar Homes From a small clerestory to expansive wall sections, EcoWall™ is a versatile and economical daylighting tool.Neither the United States, nor the Department of Energy, nor the Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, nor any of their contractors, subcontractors, or their employees make any warranty, express or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness for any purpose of any technical resources or data attached or otherwise presented here as reference material. With panel U-factors of 0.18 and a wide range of color choices that allow you to control light transmission, they’re also incredibly versatile and customizable. Unlike fiberglass products which yellow over time and suffer from fiber bloom, EcoWall™ maintains its appearance year after year and can be adapted for use with nearly any architectural aesthetic. Translucent wall panel systems introduce high quality, glare-free diffused daylighting into your space, which is proven to increase productivity and comfort while minimizing eye strain.ĮcoWall™ translucent wall panel systems can be utilized in a myriad of applications. Our translucent wall panel system is perfect for retrofit applications where an existing structure must remain in place. Requiring only a perimeter frame with panel lengths up to 40’ results in a minimalist, modern appearance. As a locally fabricated, 100% recyclable product, EcoWall™ can help you to achieve LEED credits at a competitive cost point. The LEED friendly alternative to traditional fiberglass systems, DĀLYTE’s EcoWall™ polycarbonate translucent wall panel systems offer low u-values and high light transmission with a crisp, clean appearance.
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