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The Darmstadt team reacts with joy on hearing of their first-place finish in the Architecture contest. This contest is worth 200 points, which is the highest point value of any of the contests. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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Gregory Kiss, chair of the Architecture Jury, had the honor of announcing the finish order in the Architecture contest. Here, he takes a close look at the louvers on the Darmstadt home. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The Maryland team earns a second-place award in the Architecture contest with their "LEAFHouse." The Architecture Jury lauded the team's use of "rich natural materials and quality of finishes." (Credit: Richard King/Solar Decathlon) |
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Members of the Madrid team show their delight at receiving the third-place award in the Architecture contest. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The Madrid house is colorful inside and out. The Architecture Jury commented on the house's wonderful palette of materials. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The University of Texas at Austin team designed a kitchen that is generously sized, which comes in handy at the Decathlon when so many people want to see it. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
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The Texas team uses a model to explain the features of their house, such as details of the construction process and how the PV panels are hinged to the roof. (Credit: Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon) |
