Solar RoofPod

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www.solarroofpod.com The 800-sf building prototype was designed and built by students under the supervision of Prof.

Atop the Spitzer School of Architecture (Rafel Viñoly Architects) sits the Solar Roofpod, a plus-net-energy roof pavilion designed to provide local green energy for urban building stock. Christian Volkmann at the City College of New York (CCNY) and was runner-up in for People's Choice Award at the Department of Energy's 2011 Solar Decathlon on the National Mall. It recently returned to the rooftop

LinkedIn 02/10/2025

From Faculty member Professor Christian Volkmann:

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

It is the final week for voting and every vote each day will keep my project Harlem Townhouse in the running for the Readers' Choice Award! You can vote once a day.

My project HARLEM TOWNHOUSE is in the running for the LUXE RED Readers' Choice Awards—and I need your support!

You can vote once a day until February 14th, and every vote brings me closer to earning this recognition.

Cast your vote in both categories by clicking each link below.

➡️ Exterior Architecture: Vote Here- https://luxeredawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/KpeVdeOE/mQeKZPve?search=b6c0aa77bfc3805d-2

➡️ WOW-Factor Room: Vote Here- https://luxeredawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/KpeVdeOE/oyjkrzXb?search=a7c4586be1f25679-1

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LUXE RED Awards 01/30/2025

Professor Christian Volkmann's project is in the running for the LUXE RED Readers' Choice Awards—and he needs your support!

You can vote once a day until February 14th. Use the links below to cast your vote. On the initial click, you'll be prompted to create an account which takes 1 minute. Then, you can vote EVERYDAY and it only takes a second!

➡️ Exterior Architecture: Vote Here-
https://luxeredawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/KpeVdeOE/mQeKZPve?search=b6c0aa77bfc3805d-2

➡️ WOW-Factor Room: Vote Here-
https://luxeredawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/KpeVdeOE/oyjkrzXb?search=a7c4586be1f25679-1

Simply click both links, cast your vote, and help him shine in each category. Your support means the world—thank you!

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05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day Weekend all!

It's been awhile since we posted, but we would like to share a huge update. This month, the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2011 entry Solar RoofPod's solar photovoltaic (PV) system has surpassed 100 MWh lifetime yield!

Photos from Solar RoofPod's post 06/04/2021

TOMORROW Professor Volkmann will give students a tour at his site! If you haven’t already, check your email and RSVP before it’s too late!

🎓 A special Congratulations to all of the Spitzer students who officially graduate today! We wish you the best on your future! Continue to work hard, continue the journey and always continue to make new friends along the way. 💛💚🎉🎉🎉









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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
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Photos from Solar RoofPod's post 06/03/2021

You had to have been there 💚🍯😍 Honey fever!!!!
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

Photos from Solar RoofPod's post 03/20/2021

Today at 1:00PM we’re hosting our annual Honey fest event! Stop by and come grab yourself some honey from our wonderful Roofpod! 💚💚 The location will be at morningside park, right outside the 125th train station, take a look at our story for exact steps on how to get there! 🍯
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!)

Photos from Solar RoofPod's post 03/19/2021

Hey everyone! If you haven’t already seen our story, we will be hosting our annual Honey Fest. This will be an in person event with social distancing rules applied! Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather with us and learn about honey processing 🍯 we will be meeting at morningside park, check your email for more information or view our story. Hope to see you there!! 💚
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

02/28/2021

Join us MARCH 5TH at 1:00PM on Friday, for our lunchtime series where Spitzers much loved Professor Fabian Llonch will be speaking and show his wonderful work! Mark your calendars!
Zoom links will be sent out to you’re emails if you’re on the email list, and if not, make sure to check out our new website and sign up to the email list there, hope we all get to see you there! 💚










The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

09/24/2020

Primroses! 🌱
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

09/12/2020

Gardening and taking care of the RoofPod is something that’s very missed. We hope to return. 🌱💚
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

Photos 08/11/2020

Everyone loves Succulents 💚
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

Photos 07/16/2020

Succulent planting in action 🌱
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The RoofPod Garden is a collaborative, design- built effort to generate food and educate the community on food and ecological issues! 🌱
SIGN UP (Link in Bio!) 💚

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