APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOLAR DECATHLON STUDIO IN ‘23 FALL!
The Solar Decathlon competition is an international and open-to-students competition. It is aimed to include students from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering in the team participating from Yeditepe University.
Civil Engineering students who want to apply for the Solar Decathlon Competition must be student in our department in the Fall and Spring terms of 2023 and must be enrolled in the CE 496 Sustainable Construction course for the Fall term. Applications will be made on voluntary basis. Students participating in the competition will be awarded a grade of the term project. The collaborative efforts between students from Department of Architecture and Department of Civil Engineering who will participate in the Solar Decathlon competition will be conducted within the scope of a studio class on Mondays during regular class hours. If you are interested in being considered for the Solar Decathlon Studio Contact: ozgur.koyluoglu@yeditepe.edu.tr
The Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges teams of students to design and build a sustainable structure within a whole design concept, on the basis of building science, energy-efficiency, indoor air quality, occupant experience, human health, efficient mechanical systems, life-cycle environmental impact, affordability, resilience and resource efficiency. The Solar Decathlon provides a platform for participants from various disciplines to showcase their skills and creativity in creating innovative and environmentally friendly housing solutions. It aims to promote sustainability, renewable energy, and energy efficiency in residential design and inspire the next generation of professionals to create sustainable building solutions that address the world's energy and environmental challenges. The event culminates in a final competition or exhibition where the completed homes are showcased to the public, industry professionals, and a panel of judges who evaluate the competing teams based on design innovation, energy efficiency, sustainability, integration of solar technologies, aesthetics, comfort, feasibility, and marketing.
