http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/green/green-design-and-technology/solar-power-and-solar-heating/solar-power-and-solar-heating.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1781450http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/2009-solar-decathlon-showcases-sustainable-building-on-the-national-mall.aspx?rssLink=2009+Solar+Decathlon+Showcases+Sustainable+Building+on+the+National+MallThe DOE-sponsored competition, which challenges college teams to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house, promotes the present and future possibilities of green building to students, consumers, and professionals alike.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukees-meltwater-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Wisconsin-Milwaukee's+Meltwater+HouseWisconsin's Solar Decathlon team focuses on affordable, off-the-shelf solutions suitable for the average family.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/team-missouris-show-me-solar-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Missouri's+Show-Me+Solar+HouseThis Solar Decathlon home’s contrasting front and rear facades are a nod to past influences and an embrace of present and future technologies.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-minnesotas-icon-solar-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Minnesota%e2%80%99s+Icon+Solar+HouseTeam Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayettes-beausoleil-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Louisiana+at+Lafayette%e2%80%99s+BeauSoleil+HouseIn addition to energy systems and hurricane resistance, this Solar Decathlon house draws on South Louisiana’s architectural heritage and love for entertaining.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-arizonas-seed-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Arizona's+SEED+%5bpod%5d+HouseTeam Arizona's 2009 Solar Decathlon entry aims for equilibrium in a constantly changing desert environment.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficient-construction/cornell-university-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/universidad-de-puerto-ricos-cash-house.aspx?rssLink=Universidad+de+Puerto+Rico%e2%80%99s+CASH+HouseCaribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/rice-universitys-zerow-house.aspx?rssLink=Rice+University%e2%80%99s+Zerow+HouseThe main goal for Solar Decathlon team members from Rice University was to build a dwelling they could give back to their community.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/team-ontariobc-north-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Ontario%2fBC%e2%80%99s+North+HouseThis Solar Decathlon house was designed to face extreme temperatures: frigid, snow-filled winters and hot, humid summers. http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/team-albertas-solabode-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Alberta%e2%80%99s+SolAbode+HouseThis net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light. http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/iowa-state-universitys-interlock-house.aspx?rssLink=Iowa+State+University%e2%80%99s+Interlock+HouseADA-compliant design brings high market viability to ISU's Solar Decathlon entry.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/ohio-states-solar-house-i.aspx?rssLink=Ohio+State's+Solar+House+IFrom its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-kentuckys-sky-blue-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Kentucky's+S.ky+Blue+HouseWith local materials and cultural inspiration, Kentucky’s Solar Decathlon entry boasts simple, efficient elegance.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/team-germany-wins-2009-solar-decathlon.aspx?rssLink=Team+Germany+Wins+2009+Solar+DecathlonSolar generation earns Germany its second straight win; Illinois, California round out top three.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficient-construction/cornell-university-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/team-californias-refract-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+California%e2%80%99s+Refract+HouseThe Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/university-of-illinois-gable-home.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Illinois%e2%80%99+Gable+HomeThe Illinois team's Solar Decathlon project meets Passive House Institute standards, requiring 80% less energy for heating and cooling than conventional homes.http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/penn-states-natural-fusion-house.aspx?rssLink=Penn+State%e2%80%99s+Natural+Fusion+HouseA strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings. http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/solar-power/solar-champions.aspx?rssLink=Solar+ChampionsGayler Construction forms a community group to help provide cost-effective solar installations.