A collegiate competition challenging students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that prioritize energy efficiency, resilience, and affordability.
Engineering | STEM
Solar Decathlon
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- Contact: SolarDecathlon@nrel.gov
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- U.S. Department of Energy
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Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students form interdisciplinary teams to design, build, and showcase sustainable homes that address real-world energy challenges.
Open to college and university students globally
$50,000 in prizes; trophies, mentorship, and recognition for sustainable architecture and design
Students form interdisciplinary teams to design, build, and showcase sustainable homes that address real-world energy challenges.
1. Register online. 2. Develop a team and design a home. 3. Present your design and compete in 10 contest areas.
Architectural tools, engineering resources
Based on design innovation, engineering excellence, energy efficiency, and market potential.
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