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mn2020: winds of progress–university of minnesota’s rosemount wind power research station

wed, 09 may 2012 15:19:46 +0000

eolos is the ancient greek god of wind and the namesake for a new wind power research station at the university of minnesota’s umore park in rosemount. launched in 2010 with grants from the recovery act and the us department of energy, the station will let technicians, physicists and civil engineers research how to make wind power more efficient and safe for future energy needs.

the university of minnesota is launching a new curriculum of study focusing on wind turbine implementation and installation for future sites across the nation.

read our mn2020 report winds of progress

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chip-ing in against climate change

thu, 22 sep 2011 14:31:44 +0000

when engineering and designing infrastructure of the future it is imperative that we first understand the consequences of a changing climate. a changing climate can alter our environment in a number of ways the most detrimental being more extreme temperatures or dryer environments. we need to design our buildings and infrastructure with this changing climate in mind, in particular we must conserve both energy and water while keeping houses affordable. attention to energy efficiency will ensure that there is enough energy to power our lives and homes in the future. water conservation is crucial as water is absolutely necessary for life as we know it. lastly maintaining an affordable cost will help spread these ideals throughout the world, ensuring everyone adopts these values. it is in this vain that the sci-arc/caltech solar decathlon team has designed a house that produces it’s own energy, minimizes energy production, and consistently conserves water use.

looking to keep track of team california?

for access to the entire archive of caltech sci-arc solar decathlon 2011 videos: visit the member page

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enjoy sustainable solar living

thu, 15 sep 2011 16:16:03 +0000

enjoy is a generational house that challenges traditional building techniques. it’s meant to grow as you do, across generations with the family in mind.

how do we compliment the past, but also look towards a much needed sustainable future? it all comes back to taking advantage of sunlight. with a design based on universal design principles, enjoy provides ample space for day-to-day comfort amidst a highly efficient structure.

unique wall designs allow sunlight to pour through the structure, all while powering it. the roof structure—which appears to float weightlessly above the enjoy house—meets the sun at optimal efficiency, grabbing as much power as possible. modular design means easy assembly and transport, so as you move, so does your house. the central core ensures efficient energy use and transportability.

take the first step towards generations of sustainable living with enjoy.

looking to keep track of team new jersey?

for access to the entire archive of the new jersey solar decathlon 2011 videos: visit the member page

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