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UMD's Solar House Scores Second Place In The 2007 Solar Decathlon
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Dr. Kaye Brubaker and the solar decathlon team
The Solar Decathlon challenged 20 college and university teams to compete in 10 contests and design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home.
UMD also placed first or second in the following individual competitions:
- 2nd in architecture
- 2nd in market viability
- 1st in communications
- 2nd in lighting
- 1st in energy balance
Additionally, the LEAFHouse won these honors, awarded by industry groups at the Solar Decathlon:
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ASHRAE: Integration for Renewables for Sustainable Living
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NAHB: First Place in the NAHB Marketing Curb Appeal Award
And LEAFHouse won this AIA Honor on 10.21.07:
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PVAIA Chapter Award for the Special Award for the “Advancement of the Art and Science of Architecture”
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Published October 24, 2007