GABLE HOME SOLAR DECATHLON UIUC 2009
Project:
Competition of the most efficient solar house. The house has to generated its own electrical energy through the sun. It has to operate all the electrical equipment as well as enough energy to charge an electric car. The competition was exhibited in Washington DC October of 2009. 20 Universities all over the world participate for this alternative energy consumption research.
Some of the work that I did:
Frames -Make frame.
OSB- Assemble OSB panels to the exterior envelope.
Siding- clean, scrap painting & sand and removes spots for painting. Rinse with solution and rinse gun spray. Stained woods and varnish.
Decking- Build and assemble wood deck.
Insulation panels- Assemble insulation panel.
Clean interiors and exterior of the solar house.
Window- Frame.
Footing -Frame to pour in concrete, assemble with steel.
Photographer –Document building process. To Website.
Cost Analysis.–Organize and record construction total cost of the Project.
Net Metering: 2nd
Comfort Zone: 2nd
Lighting Design: 2nd
Second Place Overall.
Appliances: 1st
Hot Water: 1st
Home Entertainment: 1st
