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Solar Decathlon Team Leaders Celebrate UA’s Success

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Solar Decathlon Team Leaders Celebrate UA’s Success

Oct. 17, 2009
As the Solar Decathlon winds down, UA students can now celebrate a successful competition, which has garnered the team praise from thousands of visitors and national recognition.

As the Solar Decathlon winds down, University of Arizona students can now celebrate a successful competition, which has garnered the team national recognition.

Every step in the development of the house assembled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. – including the design, fabrication, testing and installation – was handled by UA students.

The two-year process has culminated in an experience where team members have been able to interact with thousands of visitors, along with industry professionals, reporters and future colleagues.

It really reacts to the diurnal cycles of our Arizona climate. The space is designed to be adaptable and to encourage indoor-outdoor living."