BSU Solar Decathlon Design & Build Challenges

Tag: 2023 Solar Decathlon

  • Landscaping
    March 24, 2023 by

    The Landscaping sub-contractor worked through the week on installing the pavers, retaining wall, and grading for the bioswale and rain gardens so that we do not drain our water to the alley, but instead capture it on site and use it in our vegetation. We set the footers for the pergola. The wood was picked up by […]

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  • Solar Panels Installed
    March 22, 2023 by

    The Solar Panels were all installed on Wednesday and temporary power was switched over to permanent power! The PV team was amazing to watch, very efficient and worked on a bright sunny, albeit cold day! By 4:00 pm we had PV powered up and the drone caught the photos of the house and its panels beautifully.

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  • ERV and Hot Water Installed
    March 20, 2023 by

    One of the busiest activities of the week was the final install on the ERV, hot water heater, plumbing fixtures, HVAC, diffusers, and controls. The ERV was tested on Wednesday and all worked well. The HVAC is being balanced for the temperature differences in the Alley House. This week also included finishing the painting and […]

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  • Painting and electrical work continues on the Alley House
    March 13, 2023 by

    The painting crew continues to work on the exterior and interior of the Alley House. The reselected color of a sage green and lighter for the trim complements the brown thermally modified wood cladding. Note… the landscape gravel around the house, ready for the recycled IPS limestone pavers this week!   The electrical sub-contractors were […]

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