Zerow House, Solar Decathlon 2009
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| Zerow House | |
| Designer | Rice University, Solar Decathlon 2009 |
| Location | Solar Decathlon 2009, [[:]] |
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| Building Type | Small House |
| Climate | Mild Temperate |
| Context | Rural |
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| Cost | Up to $250,000 |
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"The team's goal is a practical house that demonstrates affordability and energy efficiency using readily available technologies."
"Team members chose appliances that minimize electricity use and reduced the house's total energy use for lighting fixtures to the equivalent of three 100-watt light bulbs. At 4.2 kW, the house's photovoltaic (PV) array is appropriately sized for the expected load of the house—no more, no less."
"The house receives the majority of its natural lighting from the "light core," a glass-encased volume inserted into the house that acts as an exterior extension of the living space. A "light cove" provides a wash of light along one wall achieved with state-of-the-art LED (light-emitting diode) strips attached to the walls and ceilings. The team believes that a dynamic integration between architecture and engineering makes the house feel larger than its 520 ft2 (48.31 m2)."—Department of Energy
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[edit] Other Resources
- Construction Drawings. Solar Decathlon web site. Zipped PDF file.
- Project Manual. Solar Decathlon web site. Zipped PDF file.
[edit] References
Project Description, Department of Energy, viewed on 2009.1023 http://www.solardecathlon.org/2009/team_rice.cfm
- "Solar Decathlon 2009", by Katherine Gustafson, ArchitectureWeek No. 450, 2009.1028, p E1.1.
