tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60433510124413843662024-03-14T02:53:42.891-07:00The Solar HomesteadThe Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-78917901301790636362011-10-02T13:56:00.000-07:002011-10-02T13:56:39.260-07:00The Solar Homestead Wins People's Choice Award!!!We are so proud to announce that our team has won the People's Choice award at the U.S. Solar Decathlon 2011!! We could not be more excited to hear that the public choose the Solar Homestead as their favorite project!<br />
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Each and every home had so many innovative ideas and beautiful designs and we feel honored to be voted as the people's favorite.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o9ASVQ6e3zU/TojKLsiX9qI/AAAAAAAAAL8/nk3fC1zOMK8/s1600/DSC_6152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o9ASVQ6e3zU/TojKLsiX9qI/AAAAAAAAAL8/nk3fC1zOMK8/s320/DSC_6152.JPG" width="320" /></a>The support of our community has been tremendous. We could not have come this far without the support of the Appalachian State University students, alumni, faculty and staff, and support of the entire UNC system and the state of North Carolina. Thank you so much for sharing in this great experience, we've learned so much from the collaboration!<br />
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But most of all, we could not have done this if we had not worked together. The Solar Homestead is not just a team of students, we have truly become a family. As we pack up and take our house back to Boone, our family we've built will be more important than ever to get through the 'Solar Decathlon hangover'.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-sZGYNFOFQ/TojMRTOK4pI/AAAAAAAAAMA/VyHGaIJ3c74/s1600/DSC_6439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-sZGYNFOFQ/TojMRTOK4pI/AAAAAAAAAMA/VyHGaIJ3c74/s400/DSC_6439.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"The team's passion and enthusiasm were contagious," said Terri Jones, Solar Decathlon Communications Contest Official.</span></div>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-67727624571323710442011-09-30T12:34:00.000-07:002011-09-30T13:16:45.400-07:00Appalachian State University Places 2nd in Communications Contest!<div style="text-align: center;">Appalachian State University's The Solar Homestead has taken second place in the<br />
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</div><div>During the past two years, educating the public on the tremendous potential that solar power and renewable energy have, has been a key goal of The Solar Homestead team. Knowing that we have reached out and raised awareness in such a way to be honored with this award is an incredible feeling. Through many different disciplines, ranging from Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Physics, Broadcast Media and Technical Photography, our Communications team has worked hard along with the help of the rest of the Homestead team to focus on this goal!</div><div><br />
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</tbody></table>This also would not have been possible without our dedicated community behind us. We spent weeks folding hats to get our takeaways ready for the Solar Decathlon. Hundreds of people came from Appalachian State University and the rest of the community to our folding partys, and we got to talk about Solar Decathlon, sustainability, and solar energy. Without your help this may not have been possible. Thank you!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We can't say it enough these days, it really is great to be a Mountaineer! :)</div>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-30343315126773531482011-09-30T08:15:00.000-07:002011-09-30T13:05:57.252-07:00The Solar Homestead Thanks YOU!<div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">We would like to take time out to recognize and thank all of the people who've supported Appalachian State University's The Solar Homestead! We've gotten such a tremendous amount of support from our Appalachian family and all of your personal visits to our "home away from home" here in DC, notes, tweets, Facebook "shout outs" emails and calls have all meant so much to us!</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">The final results of the US Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon will be announced tomorrow, September 30st at 2:30pm. You can find results at <a href="http://www.solardecathlon.gov/"><span style="color: #002bee; text-decoration: underline;">www.solardecathlon.gov</span></a> and well as following us at <a href="http://www.appstate.edu/"><span style="color: #002bee; text-decoration: underline;">www.appstate.edu</span></a> and on Facebook and Twitter.</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">As we head into the final day of the contest, we are exhausted and excited, and we're riding the huge wave of the love and support from our Appalachian Family! You have kept us going, and continue to do so here in the home stretch.</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Today is the last day to vote for Appalachian's Solar Homestead in the People's Choice Awards - you can vote until 7pm tonight, so if you haven't voted, please consider doing so. You can find the vote link at <a href="http://www.appstate.edu/"><span style="color: #002bee; text-decoration: underline;">www.appstate.edu</span></a>, and it takes only a few seconds!</div>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-81079722921583304132011-09-29T13:54:00.000-07:002011-09-29T13:54:11.650-07:00Appalachian State Places 3rd Place in Architecture Contest!<div style="text-align: center;">We are pleased to announce that</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The Solar Homestead has placed 3rd in The Solar Decathlon 2011's architecture contest! </div><br />
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We couldn't be more proud of our team for this amazing achievement. We overcame huge obstacles in order to excel in this contest, especially due to the fact that Appalachian State University does not have an accredited architecture program. Instead the students of our Building Science program, within the Department of Technology, along with help from the rest of our team, were given the opportunity to step up to the plate and truly shine. <br />
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It's great to be a Mountaineer!!The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-28623919028384885512011-09-25T17:47:00.000-07:002011-09-25T17:47:10.742-07:00Reflective Hat Takeaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5wasDkR_SuA/Tn_G-R-oOYI/AAAAAAAAALg/Dn2JdCQSU5s/s1600/6183467496_fae0d7bd6f_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5wasDkR_SuA/Tn_G-R-oOYI/AAAAAAAAALg/Dn2JdCQSU5s/s320/6183467496_fae0d7bd6f_b.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wondering where can you get that hat?</span><br />
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The Solar Homestead designed a dual purpose educational takeaway for the Solar Decathlon 2011. This takeaway is handed out as an origami reflective hat but it contains a wealth of information on the inside.<br />
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The unfolded hat gives in depth explanations to the technological innovations of our reinterpreted Trombe wall, concentrating solar thermal skylight, phase change material thermal storage, and bifacial photovoltaic solar canopy as well as our other house features (including our OMs and Flex space) of the Solar Homestead.<br />
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This new bifacial technology utilizes the back face of the double panel to generate electricity from ambient light reflected off the surrounding surfaces, and combines with power from the front face of the panel. This can result in 30% higher power generation, or more kWh, per square foot.<br />
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We hope that everyone comes to Appalachian State University's Solar Homestead at the National Mall's West Potomac Park sometime from now until Oct 2nd.<br />
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Friday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-401274464838240882011-09-23T08:22:00.000-07:002011-09-23T08:22:53.757-07:00Competition and Public Exhibit Have Begun<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T1zpuIbL-7E/TnyjFEi2H8I/AAAAAAAAALQ/PuB4X2w1wCQ/s1600/DSC_4969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T1zpuIbL-7E/TnyjFEi2H8I/AAAAAAAAALQ/PuB4X2w1wCQ/s1600/DSC_4969.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Solar Decathlon 2011 had its opening ceremony yesterday, and the Solar Homestead is so excited to have its first judged contests. To keep up with the competition standings go to Solar Decathlon’s website www.solardecathlon.gov. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The affordability contest is a brand new contest to the Solar Decathlon this year. The contest challenges the teams to build a solar powered house that costs somewhere between $250,000- $600,000, with points given out on a sliding scale. This is a great way to measure how residential construction can be zero energy as well as affordable. This is to display how solar technologies can be marketable to the average homeowner and display innovative ideas that can be integrated into the architecture. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8AvHYJeKZtM/TnyjItZvs0I/AAAAAAAAALU/j9jxN5ErY6E/s1600/DSC_5085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8AvHYJeKZtM/TnyjItZvs0I/AAAAAAAAALU/j9jxN5ErY6E/s400/DSC_5085.jpg" width="265" /></a>The Solar Homestead has created OMs, or Out-building Modules that supply all of the electrical energy that is needed by the home. This feature allows anyone to add PV panels to an existing structure while also providing an outdoor covered space and detached conditioned space.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Our house is affordably marketed to a couple with moderate salaries in the Asheville, North Carolina region. We chose Asheville as our target market because the sustainability movement is well established and our model home fits into the growing trend of green neighborhoods in the region. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Keep looking for continuous updates all this week on this blog. Also visit our social media sites to stay updated -<br />
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Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SolarHomestead">http://www.facebook.com/SolarHomestead</a><br />
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SolarHomestead">https://twitter.com/#!/SolarHomestead</a><br />
Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead">http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead</a>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-6438105551088530752011-09-23T06:03:00.000-07:002011-09-23T06:03:01.706-07:00Bifacial PV solar Canopy<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw0kuaqeqZY/TnyBSel-8mI/AAAAAAAAALE/4UA76332T7k/s1600/DSC_4398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw0kuaqeqZY/TnyBSel-8mI/AAAAAAAAALE/4UA76332T7k/s320/DSC_4398.jpg" width="212" /></a><br />
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Our canopy crew has finished our bifacial PV solar canopy. They have been working tirelessly since the very first day of set up to make this feature absolutely beautiful.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOS3tVTPbKs/TnyBTZSPDzI/AAAAAAAAALI/QbeJpw1YHv8/s1600/DSC_5082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOS3tVTPbKs/TnyBTZSPDzI/AAAAAAAAALI/QbeJpw1YHv8/s400/DSC_5082.jpg" width="261" /></a>Set in a natural white pine structure, our 8.2 kW solar array is architecturally integrated into the Great Porch of the Solar Homestead. Having this allows you to experience your solar energy intimately but still discreetly while you spend quality time with your family and friends on your 800ft<sup>2 </sup>porch. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-US0zjJxJmEg/TnyC_D6ro8I/AAAAAAAAALM/7V_T8ryQ1Wg/s1600/DSC_4642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-US0zjJxJmEg/TnyC_D6ro8I/AAAAAAAAALM/7V_T8ryQ1Wg/s320/DSC_4642.jpg" width="212" /></a>Steel columns line the great porch as they lead you past the main house to the detached 120 ft<sup>2 </sup>flexible living space that also includes a half bath. This self-sufficient addition includes an outdoor shower and kitchen; showing the versatile nature of our modular Outbuilding Module concept. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This Flex space, as we call it, is topped with an extensive green roof. This sustainable technique will improve the R-value in our roof while making it a more energy efficient building and extending the life of our roofing material.</div>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-22045740934958316622011-09-17T00:59:00.000-07:002011-09-17T00:59:58.595-07:00Day Three Wrap Up<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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We wrapped up the third full day of construction on the Solar Homestead at the Solar Decathlon 2011, and the our team is working hard and on schedule.<br />
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Yesterday we got our house modules together and our house sealed up tight. Last night Craig worked on hooking up the plumbing and Joe worked on finishing the perforated corrugated metal detail on exterior of the bay window.<br />
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</tbody></table>Last night we started to install our kitchen cabinets and unloaded our kitchen appliances from the overstuffed box truck.<br />
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Today our team has been working on many tasks all at once. This morning the U.S. Department of Energy installed their data logger to keep track of our energy production and consumption. This is critical to prove that we are truly a zero energy home.<br />
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All hands were on deck when we started on our next task. Slowly and steadily all ten pieces of the house and the great porch were leveled making sure that the threshold of the house is flush and level with its porch. This took considerable time but the job was done just as planned.<br />
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Moving into the interior, all appliances, besides our beautiful refrigerator, went into the kitchen today and we feel like our house is becoming a home again.<br />
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We are ramping up progress on our ADA accessible ramps! They are looking great and it seems to be all downhill from here. We expect to work through the night to get these finished up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Lee and Austin Crumpler work <br />
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Although we have been working long, long hours we are far too excited to admit to our exhaustion just yet. Each and every one of us feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and pride for our work.<br />
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If you are looking for more pictures we have uploaded many more on Flickr. Follow this link<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead/</a>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-8963500624363081952011-09-15T12:44:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:44:11.831-07:00Moving Together As One<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">three modules ready to meet</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Appalachian State University Mountaineers are going strong and representing well. The team is working like a well oiled machine and the house modules are together to make one home.<br />
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Here are the three house modules of the Solar Homestead that are coming together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pushing our last module into place</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Our team is one of the only teams not using a crane to set up, and the other teams are very interested in seeing how our house is coming together. By building our house directly on to steel trailers with jacks mounted on the bottom we can pull them together and level out on the jacks once pushed together on a special rolling system.<br />
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By using this roller system we can push the modules into place with the help of a few team members.<br />
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Our house is one so we can now start on the inside of our house to escape the on coming rain.<br />
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Check out our new picture album on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/set=a.287845014562613.86688.147239281956521">http://www.facebook.com/media/set/set=a.287845014562613.86688.147239281956521</a><br />
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Also check out more pictures on our Flickr account at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesolarhomestead/</a><br />
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Check back we will be posting again tonight!The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-8158004330102327842011-09-14T18:52:00.000-07:002011-09-15T17:17:51.758-07:00Packing Up and Shipping Out<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">waiting to check in our hotel</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Solar Homestead and team have arrived safely in D.C.<br />
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These Appalachian State University students have spent 2 years designing and constructing our modern concept the Solar Homestead, a zero energy home completely powered by harnessing the energy of the sun.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jose wrapping our house for a safe trip</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Solar Homestead was sent off to Washington D.C. on Thursday afternoon, which was followed by the OMs, or Outbuilding Modules, on Friday along with a small team of construction crew. They arrived safely with the help of our transportation crew and ready to work before we moved on to the National Mall Tuesday night at 11:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Starting last night our construction team of seven have been working around the clock putting together our OMs on to the National Mall and are ready to start moving the three house modules in the next 24 hours.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Lee firing up the troops.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The second group of Solar Homestead team members arrived today around 7pm, and have jumped in to take over so that we lose no momentum. We are so excited to be here and we will continue to keep everyone updated. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Please dont forget starting on September 24th you will get the opportunity to vote for your favorite team for People's Choice Award. We will be posting this link when it comes out. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>We are through the roof with excitement and I hope you all are too. I know that many of you have been following us since the beginning and we just want to thank everyone for your support. Go Appalachian State University and go Solar Homestead!The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-89531451183453563942011-09-05T13:26:00.000-07:002011-09-05T13:26:39.497-07:00Why Closed Cell Insulation?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Solar Homestead is using a closed-cell spray foam insulation, mixed with an anti-microbial. This product creates a fantastic air and moisture barrier that helps us ensure an air-tight building envelope around our floors. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Provided by NCFI, InsulStar provides a high R-Value and stops pesky air-infiltration. In addition, this product was very nice to use in tight spaces because it adheres to the oddly shaped surfaces on the underside of our trailers. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This foam not only gave us peace of mind ensuring a tight building envelope, but it also uses an environmentally friendly blowing agent with zero Ozone Depletion Potential. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">NCFI was awarded the 2004 International Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award from the EPA for their commitment to developing environmentally friendly SPF insulation systems. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you NCFI for donating your product to make this a healthy home. A special thanks to Blue Ridge Energy Works (BREW) for donating the installation!</span><br />
The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-80500584682040538962011-09-02T09:39:00.000-07:002011-09-02T09:39:51.016-07:00Introducing: Beard Blog #1Just like our house concept, traditional Appalachian homesteading, our guys on the team are sticking with a regional tradition as well... Appalachian men have grown beards for centuries as a means to conserve precious time and energy, and in this last big push our guys have given up shaving too.<br />
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Check out some of our accomplished leaders and team members. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not only do these guys have dedication to the Solar Homestead, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">they have dedication to growing their awesome beards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-54926851689799312432011-09-02T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-02T08:10:46.194-07:00"Ask Me About My OM" T-Shirts For Sale!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Solar Homestead T-Shirts are in and FOR SALE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For only $15, stop by the Solar Homestead Headquarters today and get yours to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">help support and promote the Solar Homestead!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Solar Homestead Headquarters is located at 1100 East King St. Boone, NC 28607</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">right across the street from the New Market Shopping Center.</div><br />
The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-23460030988765744192011-09-01T11:42:00.000-07:002011-09-01T11:42:13.491-07:00Final Local Public Tours before Solar Decathlon 2011<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful: multi-generational interest here in the High Country</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This Saturday the Solar Homestead team hosted our final local public tours. This all day event was a huge success, and we were delighted to hear that so many people, from all over, have been following our progress.<br />
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Over 200 people from all over North Carolina, as well as visitors from around the country, were overjoyed to see the Solar Homestead so close to completion. This has been an excellent learning experience for our team. In getting prepared to tour thousands of visitor on the National Mall, our local public tours get us prepared for those sometime unexpected questions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed sure can captivate an audience.</td></tr>
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You can check out these photos and much more on our Flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/thesolarhomestead<br />
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We can't wait to show the Solar Homestead to all of our visitors on the National Mall at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011.<br />
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Public tours of all 19 house can be seen on the National Mall's West Potomac Park from September 23- October 2. For more information about the Solar Decathlon 2011 visit solardecathlon.gov<br />
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The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-85148722481618417422011-08-29T10:54:00.000-07:002011-08-29T10:55:32.243-07:00VIP Send Off Party<br />
The Solar Homestead team had another big push this last week to finish up final details in the house to get ready to host our sponsors, supporting Appalachian State University faculty and staff, as well as our family and friends.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave Lee speaking to guests that packed into the high bay</td></tr>
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Over 400 guests attended to help recognize our sponsors and students who have made this project possible. Everyone had a great time touring the home and eating delicious barbecue at the Appalachian State University Solar Decathlon Headquarters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">five Decathletes ready to give tours</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Team members gave tours of our homestead after the address from UNC system President Tom Ross, Appalachian State University's Chancellor Dr. Kenneth Peacock, Dean of College of Fine and Applied Arts Glenda Treadaway, and our own Communications Manager Dave Lee.<br />
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This was such a valuable experience for the Solar Homestead team to get a taste of the kind of hard hitting questions that can come from industry professionals so that we are all well rehearsed for tours up on the National Mall's West Potomac Park September 23 - Oct 2.<br />
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We would like to thank everyone for making this such an incredible event, and for making the Solar Homestead possible; it would not be possible for us to have done this without you. We feel fortunate to see such overwhelming support from our local community and beyond!<br />
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The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-54115491511725191762011-08-22T07:17:00.000-07:002011-08-22T07:17:29.649-07:00Decathlete of the Week Part-3Our third Decathlete of the Week. No smoke in mirrors here, Sammy's videography skills will amaze you.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sammy Cortino</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sammy capturing family time in the Solar Homestead</td></tr>
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Job Title: Creative Services Director<br />
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Area of Study: Broadcast/ Theater<br />
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How did you get involved? "The ASU communications department told me about this and I was so enthusiastic that I was the first in my department to tackle the project."<br />
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What do you like to do with you time off from the Solar Homestead? "I'm a professional illusionist- so the business and production aspects of that. I also love music, hiking, and running."<br />
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What was your favorite part of producing the Solar Homestead videos? "Every project is different and because of that I improve in my skills. I love the spur of the moment camera work I do, where I record parts of the building process and various projects: you never know what's going to happen - so you always are on your toes to not only make sure you're in focus but also to make sure you effectively capture the moment on film."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magic's Royal Duke Sammy Cortino- Dare to Dream</td></tr>
</tbody></table>What are your plans after the Solar Decathlon 2011? " I have the premiere of my touring stage illusion show on January 27th at the Old Post Office Playhouse in Hickory and then I'm basing my magic business in Nashville while I tour."<br />
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What is your favorite magic trick to perform? "My card manipulations or my levitation."<br />
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What would you do with your Flex-Om? "I'd turn it into a studio."<br />
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Fun-facts: Every minute of video takes 10 hours to produce. Over 30 hours of HD video has been shot since last October at a total of 350 gigabytes of data.<br />
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The Solar Homestead would like to thank Sammy Cortino for his diligence and organized planning for all of our video deliverables. Your expertise and creativity have been invaluable to the team, and we couldn't have done it without you! Thank You<br />
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The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-7117380813645536132011-08-17T17:57:00.000-07:002011-08-17T17:58:31.231-07:00Decathlete of the Week - Part 2The Solar Homestead team proudly presents our second Decathlete of the Week:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jill Yerden</span></b><br />
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Her outstanding work and commitment to the Project Manual last week ensured a comprehensive and complete look at all pieces of the Solar Homestead. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Molengo; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Job Title: </span>Design Team Member<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Area of Study: <span style="color: black;">Building Science with a concentration in Architectural Technology and Design, and Spanish.</span></span><span style="color: red;"></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Molengo; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">How did you get involved? "</span><span style="font-family: Molengo; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">Chad asked me one day after class a year ago, and I've stuck with it ever since."</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Molengo; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">What is your favorite section of the Project Manu</span>a<span class="Apple-style-span">l? "</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Molengo; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">One of the last deliverables that I had for the Project Manual in March, I added in a snuggie to the specs just to see if they actually did read the whole thing -- they did. I took it out, but I wish I had put it back in for this one since the judges have less than 30 minutes to review the entire document and I don't think they'd find it this time."</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Molengo; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-family: Molengo; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">What do you like to do with your time off from the Solar Homestead? "</span>Read a good book, enjoy the outdoors, hang out with sisters, and catch up on some needed sleep."</span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Molengo;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">What was the first thing you wanted to do after finishing the Project Manu</span>a<span class="Apple-style-span">l? "</span>Have a good meal and sleep after a week of barely sleeping. I went out with some people on the Communication Team for dinner and by 8:30 that night I was out."</span></span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Molengo;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">After traveling in Spain where would you like to travel next? Definitely Ireland.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Molengo;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">What would you do with your OM? "I would use it to store all my old, redlined copies of the Project Manual."</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-size: small;"><br />
The Solar Homestead team would like to thank Jill for all of her long hours working to edit and finish the project manual! We couldn't have done it without you! </span>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-82338857432742490922011-08-16T08:42:00.000-07:002011-08-16T08:49:48.994-07:00Decathlete of the Week - Part 1Our huge collection of EIGHT deliverables last week wouldn't have been possible without the stand-out performances of all of our Decathletes. We had so many amazing students who stepped up to the challenge and sacrificed their sleep for our team's success, that we have now chosen to feature the three students whose hard work made these deliverables happen. Congratulations to each of you! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meredith Smith: Revit Master extraordinaire </td></tr>
</tbody></table>First is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Meredith Smith</span><br />
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Job Title: Interior Designer<br />
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Area of Study: Interior Design<br />
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How did you get involved?<br />
"The Solar Homestead had my interior design class do a brief interior design project, and the parameters were intriguing enough that I wanted to continue on the project after I was approached by Chelsea and Jose."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merdith showing off one of our rough models on a tour.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>How do you blow off steam from the Solar Homestead?<br />
"I like to go on 10 mile runs."<br />
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What is the coolest thing you have ever done?<br />
"I would have to say scuba diving in Boneaire. My dad was a big dive guy in the 70's. He'd skip his classes in med-school and head down in the Keys. He was known as the Phantom of med-school. He'd come into exams an hour late, still salty and tan and blonde. He'd take off his aviators and have to beg his teachers to let him even try the exam. He'd pass them though. I know it's not the seventies, and I know I can't drive a motorcycle through Mexico by myself, or strap my sleeping bag to the top of a train to hitchhike to Canada, but I want stories like that. The best versions I can."<br />
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Why do you like designing?<br />
"I love beauty. I love man's pursuit of some beyond just function. that could have taken me into a lot of fields though. I choose design because I like problem solving, analysis, and order."<br />
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If you could write any Syfi novel what would be the general plot? <br />
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"OK. Plot. Main setting: a dessert town in the west, current day. Half the land is owned by ranchers and half by a military air base. One of the ranches bordering the government land is owned by a broken man, now an alcoholic. His daughter, 25, runs the ranch, her mother died in childbirth, her sister unborn. The male lead is a twenty-something Mexican-American. His family works the surrounding ranches. He left to join the air-force though. He's is assigned to come back to the local air-base to test a new plane. On one of the test flights, his fighter-jet crashes, and he's stranded on the middle of the girl's 500 acre ranch. Communications are down. He starts walking. Dehydration sets in and he passes out. He wakes up in a cave. There are dragons there. Yep, dragons. No they don't talk. Common misconception."<br />
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The Solar Homestead would like to thank Meredith for all of her hard work on the design and structural drawings of the Solar Homestead. Your critical thinking and out-of-the-box solutions helped the Solar Homestead to turn our last deliverable in complete and on time. Let us all thank and congratulate Meredith on her dedication. Way to go!! <br />
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Stay tuned in to our other decathlete of the week blogs featuring Jill Yerden and Sammy Cortino...<br />
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The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-90474886798626898952011-08-15T08:57:00.000-07:002011-08-15T12:19:01.421-07:00Sponsor of the Month<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" height="106" 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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> As a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services, 3M has over six businesses that have earned a leading global market position. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Over a year ago, 3M partnered with the Solar Homestead and provided the team with various products for the home that include safety equipment, LED lighting, and reflective films. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Since the conception of 3M, the company has focused on its sustainability efforts through conservation and innovation that resulted in the company's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds worldwide from 1990-2010.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Solar Homestead is proud to announce 3M as a valued sponsor in this monumental project.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">For more information about 3M products visit: <a href="http://solutions.3m.com/en_US/?WT.mc_id=www.3m.com/us">www.3M.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-83192507701917492002011-08-11T11:13:00.000-07:002011-08-11T11:13:32.536-07:00Extended the date of the Registry until August 18th<br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Molengo; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Molengo;">Below are all three links to our registries:</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Molengo; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>CB2</b></span> </div><div style="font-family: Molengo; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.cb2.com/Gift-Registry/" style="color: #114170; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.cb2.com/Gift-<wbr></wbr>Registry/</a></span></div><br />
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<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Molengo; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Crate and Barrel</span></b></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Guest/Find-Registry-Results.aspx?firstname=solar&lastname=decathlon" style="color: #114170; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.crateandbarrel.com/<wbr></wbr>Gift-Registry/Guest/Find-<wbr></wbr>Registry-Results.aspx?<wbr></wbr>firstname=solar&lastname=<wbr></wbr>decathlon</a></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Trevor and Austin have been framing out the Trombe wall and installing the barn door rail. The phase change material passive collectors have come in today and installation will start tomorrow. Our scientists are thrilled!<br />
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Trevor, Nate, and Austin have been finishing the flashing details on the solar canopy ensuring that the canopy will have no leaks.<br />
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Stephen, Travis, and Mike have been working hard to make our hardwood flooring beautiful and perfectly installed.<br />
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With construction going on at the Solar Homestead almost 24 hours a day, the Communications team would like to give a BIG THANKS to the Construction team for working so hard to make sure the house was set up for us to shoot our market appeal video. The Architecture team did a great job with helping to stage the home, as well!<br />
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We are going to keep up the hard work and everyone on the team is VERY excited to show the Solar Homestead on the National Mall in just a little over one month.<br />
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Come visit us and all the other teams for the U. S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Public Exhibit days on the National Mall in Washington DC, September <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15px;">23</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15px;"><sup>rd</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15px;"> - Oct 1</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15px;"><sup>st</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15px;">.</span><br />
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Job title: Furniture designer<br />
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Area of study: Double major Industrial Design concentration in Product Design / Building Science concentration in Construction Management and Business minor<br />
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When did you join the team: April 2011<br />
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How did you get involved? "I knew about it, and I needed an internship, and I was curious if they needed any help with furniture designing. They did so it sounded GREAT to me."<br />
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What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Chocolate peanut butter and key lime pie. I like to mix them together."<br />
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Favorite Pandora station? Biggie Smalls :)<br />
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Stacy, the Solar Homestead team would like to thank you for all of your hard work on all of the furniture design, construction back in the high bay, and general dedication to the team. We can't wait to share all of your creative endeavors on the National Mall!<br />
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Job Tile: Design Team Member<br />
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Area of Study: BS in Building Science concentrating in Architectural Technology and Design<br />
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When did you join the team: April 2011<br />
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How did you get involved? Chad and Jason asked me if I wanted to come on and help with the drawings with John Arnaud.<br />
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</tbody></table>What do you like to do outside of your duties at Solar Homestead? "I love biking and reading. Freelance design and spending time outside."<br />
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Now that you are on to graduate school at NC State, what three most valuable things did you take away from Appalachian State?<br />
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Favorite outfit after 4 am for all-nighters at the Solar Homestead?<br />
"Definitely my fleece sweatpants, undershirt, energy bracelets, and a good piece of headgear."<br />
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The Solar Homestead would like to thank Zach for all of his hard work and congratulate him on his future at architecture school at NC State. We wish you the best and you'll be missed!The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043351012441384366.post-18917954912102391332011-07-27T11:10:00.000-07:002011-07-27T11:10:40.019-07:00The Solar Homestead Registries Are Open<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Making the Solar Homestead Beautiful!!!</span></div><br />
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Taking a break from helping the Construction Team work on the Solar Homestead, our designers have added some interior accessories that will put the finishing touches to the home.<br />
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We have heard some great feedback from people delighted to contribute to the project! If you're looking to get involved in some way, consider donating something from our registry, and expect to see it on display at the National Mall. We still have items on our registries for Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn to be purchased but we would also like to inform you of our new registry at CB2. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>CB2</b></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.cb2.com/Gift-Registry/" style="color: #114170;" target="_blank">http://www.cb2.com/Gift-<wbr></wbr>Registry/</a></span></div><br />
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<b>When did you join the team?</b> May 2011<br />
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<b>What made you want to get involved?</b> "The Solar Decathlon is such an amazing opportunity and I just wanted to be a part of it."<br />
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<b>What is that giant pink thing by your desk?</b> "I came in one morning after my birthday and the construction boys had used a 13ft roofing tube to create a giant lightsaber for me because I am the resident Star Wars nerd."<br />
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<b>Hobbies?</b> I like to hang out with my dog, reading, cooking, and painting, and that is pretty much all I have time for."<br />
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<b>What has been your favorite Solar Homestead project?</b> "I really enjoyed the take away, but all of it has given me the opportunity to interact with so many different people and help graphically represent such a phenomenal project."<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Jen! Thank you for sharing your talent and time on the Solar Homestead. Your dedication to the project has and will continue to have a huge impact! Keep up the great work and <b>MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!</b></span>The Solar Homestead Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126191338151709399noreply@blogger.com0