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| German team wins the Solar Decathlon Team Germany of Darmstadt Technical University, sponsored by German construction giant Hochtief, won the Solar Decathlon a second time. At this international college and university competition organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, participants design houses according to the most recent energy efficiency criteria and then compete against one another. 20 teams from universities around the world took part this year. Hochtief supported the architecture and electrical engineering students from Darmstadt Technical University with technical expertise and financing. The house of the winning German team was named surPLUShome and sets itself apart with a new type of cooling ceiling that is part of its comprehensive energy concept. The ceiling reduces heat within the building. Solar modules on the roof and all four facades also generate electricity. The sustainable building developed as a one-room concept is currently exhibited at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. However, starting at the beginning of the year it will also be on display in Germany. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |