Yesterday at Construction Junction (more tomorrow) I discovered the CMU Solar Decathlon Home -- CMU's entry to the 2007 Solar Decathlon, to be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. October 12-20 (check the website for specific shedule details as the homes are closed at times).
From the Solar Decathlon website: "The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design."
Pittsburghers don't need to wait until October, though, to check out the CMU entry. You can view it from behind its gates any time at Construction Junction. I was told yesterday that it will be open for tours on September 20th -- I'm hoping to confirm that date and will post when I do.
The Solar Decathlon is sponsored by the Department of Energy.
