U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOLAR DECATHLON

Oct 9-13 & 15-18, 2009

The Mall, Washington DC

For three weeks in October 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

SOLAR DECATHLON EUROPE

June 1, 2010

Madrid, Spain

The SOLAR DECATHLON EUROPE 2010 came about from a commitment by the Government of Spain together with the Government of the United States to organize the competition in Europe, in accordance with the ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ signed by both governments on the October 18, 2007.

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM GREEN COMMUNITIES EXHIBIT

September 25, 2009

National Building Museum Lawn - Washington, DC

The health of our communities, our planet, and ourselves depend on how we plan, design, and construct the world between our buildings. Green Community explores the origins of our precarious ecological situation and introduces communities large and small where citizens, political leaders, planning and design professionals, developers, and government agencies are working together for a more sustainable future

BLACKSBURG SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER EXHIBIT

Aug 6-31, 2009

Blacksburg, VA

Initial unveiling of the house to the public. House will still be under minor construction with students working on finishing touches. The Blacksburg Square Shopping Center is located across from the South Main Street Kroger.

TAUBMAN MUSEUM EXHIBIT

June 12 – Aug 23, 2009

Roanoke, VA

Exhibit to display the Eclipsis System and how it functions.

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR (ICFF)

May 2009

New York, NY

Introduction of an Eclipsis System prototype in conjunction with an exhibition on industrialized furniture.

3RD ANNUAL NEW RIVER VALLEY GREEN BUILDING TOUR AND EXPO

April 24, 2009

Blacksburg, VA

A local event to promote awareness of green models of building among area residents. Opening at 8am with a free EXPO featuring local green businesses and organizations as well as presentations from local experts, residents of the NRV could then tour local energy efficient homes, including a certified Earthcraft Community and older home retrofits, a solar greenhouse a three story yurt and a straw bale house. Solar decathletes Corey and Alden were on hand with a scale model of LUMENHAUS to answer questions about the home and energy efficient technologies.

VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF NATURAL RESOURCES PRESTON BRYANT VISITS

March 24, 2009

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant Jr., who also heads Gov. Tim Kaine’s Commission on Climate Change, visited Virginia Tech to tour the solar house. nt of Energy Solar Decathlon. The Virginia Tech Solar Decathlon student team and lead faculty — Robert Schubert, associate dean of research; Robert Dunay, the T. A. Carter Professor of Architecture; and Joseph Wheeler, associate professor of architecture presented the house in its current stage of construction.

SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS CONFERENCE

October 15-19, 2008

Roanoke, VA

SEJ's 18th annual conference brought together environmental policymakers and activists from every point of view for more than four days of face-to-face meetings with the world's most experienced and energetic environmental journalists.

ELECTRIC CAR FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

November 2008 - 2009

Blacksburg, VA

Ticket Sales began in November 2008 and continued through February 2009. In March, the winning ticket was drawn by Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Preston Bryant during his visit to Virginia Tech. Drawing of winning ticket took place on March 20th and the winner presented with the car on April 10th.

The car being raffled was a two-seat GEM e2 produced by Daimler-Chrysler. It is street legal and, because it uses no gas, costs about $60 per year to operate. The GEM e2 produces no emissions and can be charged on any regular household outlet. Tickets were sold for $10 each; the team raised nearly $10,000 for their project. All proceeds went to support the team’s Solar Decathlon project.

The raffle was conducted through the American Institute of Architecture Students.

ARCHITECTURE EXCHANGE EAST

November 2008

Richmond, VA

A lecture and exhibition featuring sustainable aspects of the house were presented at the statewide convention of the American Institute of Architects.