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Passive solar technologies have been used to regulate temperatures since the days of early man. In the past, these techniques were used out of necessity due to the lack of current technology. Now, passive solar designs are environmentally friendly … [Continue reading]
Tired of paying for the upkeep and supplies for your gas or charcoal grill? Now you have the option to never have to buy fuel for your grill again --the solar cookers are here. A solar cooker can do anything that a typical gas or charcoal grill can, … [Continue reading]
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....From the looks of it, no. But here's for hoping! The 2011 Solar Decathlon officially started on 9/22 with public tours beginning today, 9/23 at 10 am. There are 15 members of the Missouri S&T Solar House Team here in Washington, D.C. to check … [Continue reading]
So what's it like to live in a Solar Village? I for one am having a fantastic experience. My name is Anna Osborne and I'm the Director of Public Relations for the Missouri S&T Solar House Team. Thanks to the Office of Sustainable Energy & … [Continue reading]
It's summertime in the Solar Village and the place is crawling with activity. Ben, Director of Design and Construction for the Solar House Team, caught a glimpse of these cute, fluffy creatures running around the grounds- where could they have come … [Continue reading]
Let me take you back to just after the 2009 competition: Finals are coming up, and then it's winter break! Not only that, but the RFP is out for the 2011 competition and we are focusing our energy on producing a competitive entry. After the … [Continue reading]
Members from the team recently toured SPACE Architecture in St. Louis in order to learn more from the companies and people in our own region who are implementing green building techniques. The company put a lot of effort into making their new office … [Continue reading]
On Friday, May 20th, the official dedication of the brand new Kummer Student Design Center took place. The event kicked off at noon with a VIP luncheon to honor the building's major donors. The "three wisemen", the ones who spearheaded the … [Continue reading]
April 22, 2011 marked the 10th Annual Rolla Earth Day Celebration. Despite the looming threat of rain, the sun persevered! Over 400 local elementary school kids excitedly toured the Solar Village, guided by students from the Missouri S&T Solar … [Continue reading]
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