Old Dominion University and Hampton University joined forces to build a Solar Decathlon house called Unit 6 for the 2011 competition. Their goal was to create a solar net-zero energy house that would contribute to the formation of walkable city neighborhoods. Team Tidewater created a modular home made from four main sections and featured...
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UPDATE: See Team Tidewater’s house in the 2011 Solar Decathlon. The team used innovative phase-change materials to increase the thermal mass in the sun porch. Team Tidewater, representing Old Dominion University and Hampton University from Virginia, is creating an innovative, efficient building that incorporates aesthetics and innovation for their entry into the 2011 Solar...
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