Monday, April 23, 2012

U of MN Solar House

The U of MN solar house incorporates features to improve solar efficiency and improve the durability of the house.  The asymmetric roof is a modification of an A framed house.  The red cladding keeps the moisture out of the house allowing it to breath. The house produces 13 months worth of energy.   It took engineering first place in the 2009 competition.


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