House Tours to Begin on Earth Day, April 22nd
Just in time for Earth Day, the CU Solar Decathlon team will open the 2007 entry to the public for tours. Visit the tour schedule for a listing of tour times, contact information and information on how to reserve the home for private parties.
The 2007 University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Design
About the 2007 Solar Decathlon
The Solar Decathlon is an intercollegiate competition to design, build and operate a home powered completely by solar energy. In September 2007, twenty university teams from the US, Canada, and Europe transported their homes to Washington, D.C., where they constructed a "solar-village" on the National Mall. The event is a powerful public demonstration of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
University of Colorado teams won both Solar Decathlon competitions in 2002 and 2005, and placed 7th overall in 2007. Lead by the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the 2007 CU Solar Decathlon team returned to the National Mall with a compelling new design that responds to the changing energy needs of the American West.
