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Inside and Out of the Solar Homestead

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of Appalachia's first settlers, the Solar Homestead features cutting-edge solar technology and world-class design. Form and function meet to reduce home energy and...

Home has never felt quite like, well, home, as it does in Appalachian State's Solar Decathlon entry. The Solar Homestead melds Appalachian culture with modern technology for maximum use of the sun's energy, focusing on heat capture and bifacial paneling.

Solar Homestead

Appalachian State University

September 08, 2011

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