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UC Solar Decathlon
 

Green in action

Solar-powered homes is the new pink, it seems, in environmentally friendly architectural design. Check out recent articles on solar homes here, here and here.

Sure, solar power is great. But is it practical for the average Joe?

Not only does UC's Solar Decathlon team's house have to be efficient, it must also be architecturally attractive and practical for everyday use. In the competition, students have to provide a home with all the modern conveniences, including heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, hot water, lighting, appliances, and communications.

Check out these Ohio homebuilders who've shown that not only can solar-powered homes be practical, but luxurious, too.

Dave Carpenter Solar Home - Hilliard

Decker Homes, model solar home - Lucas County

Kurt Keljo's Hawk Feather solar home - Franklin County

Geoff & Michelle Greenfield's solar- and wind-powered home - Athens County

Ohio Governor's Residence Carriage House - Franklin County

Gregory Kremer solar-, wind-powered home - Athens County

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  1. Blogger Ryan | April 25, 2007 at 1:47 PM |  

    Maybe we should do our own features on one of these house/ owners of the house in relation to the project i.e what technology they use, how effective it is, etc.

    ???