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new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

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the victoria university team from new zealand is the first team from the southern hemisphere to compete in the us department of energy solar decathlon 2011. they will compete in washington dc in september and october against teams from china, belgium, canada and the u.s.

the solar decathlon challenges twenty university teams from around the world to design, build and operate a solar-powered house that is cost effective, energy efficient, and attractive.

the team\'s entry is the meridian first light house - the design is inspired by the classic kiwi bach (pronounced batch) – a new zealand holiday home - where new zealanders retreat to ‘get away from it all’ and get back to basics. the bach inspired house was constructed in wellington, new zealand and transported to washington dc to compete on the world stage.

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episode 8: walkthrough — net-zero energy, comfortable living, efficient technology

new zealand: victoria university of wellington is the first team from the southern hemisphere to compete in the u.s. department of energy solar decathlon 2011. the team has made this video walk through of the first light house – take a tour through the house and see what makes it unique. visit the solar decathlon... keep reading

episode 8: walkthrough — net-zero energy, comfortable living, efficient technology

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episode 8: walkthrough -- net-zero energy, comfortable living, efficient technology
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

first light: how the house works
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 7: move out -- transporting the modules for public display
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 6: finishing touches -- roof installed as first light house nears completion
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 5: foundation for success -- mainzeal assists build team with structure and logistics
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 4: construction site -- materials arrive along with dinner
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 3: the whole country - a merry new zealand christmas
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 2: the kiwi bach - explaining the home's design, building the brand
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

episode 1: founding members - victoria university students meet and plan for the competition
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

new zealand's first light house - a bond of nature and lifestyle
new zealand:victoria university - solar decathlon team

victoria university of wellington

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