What is the Cost per square foot of the 2007 solar house? The cost of a marketable prototype of the UMR Solar House is approx. $200,000. The foot print of the house is 800 square feet. That comes out to be $250/square foot. … [Continue reading]
The results are in
October 19, 2007 by
The results came back. The UMR Solar House finished in eleventh place, quite a bit lower than we had hoped, but still an amazing feat. In the end the team worked hard, had fun and helped save the world. As they say everyone wins with this type of … [Continue reading]
Market Viability is in
October 18, 2007 by
The results of market viability is in. UMR took 4th place. I guess the architects didn't like the house, but the builders and real estate agents loved it! … [Continue reading]
Village closed today
October 17, 2007 by
Today the house was closed to the general public for competition purposes. Right now we are ahead on the amount of energy stored in our batteries from where we started on Monday. What does that mean? Good things. Tomorrow is supposed to be a cloudy … [Continue reading]
Thanks to all the friends of the UMR Solar House
October 17, 2007 by
We would like to thanks all those who graciously contributed to our "Support a Square Foot" program. All the people on this list contributed $100-$499 to the project. If you or your organization wish to Support a Square Foot, please contact … [Continue reading]
CNBC Video
October 13, 2007 by
Here is the link to the video CNBC aired about our solar house. http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=557097761&play=1 The counter tops that they refer to in this video are made by PaperStone and the solar/domestic hot water system she showcases … [Continue reading]
And they’re off . . .
October 13, 2007 by
Yesterday at 10 am we saw the opening ceremony of the decathlon. Today, marked the first day of competition. Bright and early today, we had our first round of tours for the jury: Market Appeal, Architecture and Communications. All three tours went … [Continue reading]
WOW!This Is Not A Solar House, This Is A Solar HOME!!!
October 12, 2007 by
High praise, indeed, from a member of the solar house team that took 3rd place in the 2005 Solar Decathlon. We won't mention the name of the well-known school, but it's fabeled location is "Far Above Cayuga's Waters". Regardless, we think … [Continue reading]
Construction End – Competion Heats
October 12, 2007 by
Yesterday, we saw the close to the construction phase of the Decathlon. At this point they are not letting anyone drive onto the mall to deliver materials. Also no work is allowed to be performed while the house is open for tours or during the … [Continue reading]
Catch UMR Solar House live on CNBC this morning and this afternoon
October 12, 2007 by
We will try to get my hands on a copy and post it here. Keep an eye out. The following note is from Andrew Careaga, Director of Communications of UMR: The UMR Solar House Team, one of 20 competing in the Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C., will be … [Continue reading]
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