EnCity - WSU Solar Decathlon 2017

10/06/2017

EnCity Update

As many of you know, the Solar Decathlon is a complex, challenging event, where teams compete in 10 rigorous contests—ranging from architecture and engineering, to energy-efficiency performance.

08/16/2017

Check out Annalise Miller, our systems lead, featured in this great article by the Solar Decathlon!

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition of 10 contests that challenge student teams to design and build full-size, solar-powered houses. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends design excellence and smart energy production with innovation, market…

08/02/2017

We would like you to meet Goldfinch Brothers, Inc. Learn about their incredible projects as well as their involvement with our team.

https://solardec.wsu.edu/2017/08/01/goldfinch/

Goldfinch has served the Puget Sound area for 125 years and their window, door, and glass work can be seen all across the whole region.

07/31/2017

After a super productive weekend, EnCity now has a foundation! Special thanks to Hoffman Construction Company for bringing their volunteers. We're now laying things out to put in the floor and walls.

07/12/2017

This project wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our great sponsors. We'd like you to meet Itek Energy, the providers of our high-power solar modules proudly made in the USA.

https://solardec.wsu.edu/2017/07/12/itek/
-- With Rigoberto

“The Solar Decathlon is a window into the future, and that’s what we build, solar modules to power a thriving future.” Introducing Itek Energy

07/07/2017

We hope you all had a great 4th of July! This last weekend we had the pleasure of working with the YMCA of the Palouse to teach about sustainability. We had a blast with a recycling relay race, solar ovens, and many other great activities.

If you or anyone you know are interested in having a WSU Solar Decathlon workshop, feel free to message our page!

06/25/2017

Check out this local application of shou sugi ban! This Japanese wood burning technique has tons of benefits which is why we are including it in our EnCity design.

Check out our blog to see how we are implementing it!
https://solardec.wsu.edu/2017/05/22/shou-sugi-ban/

Students of the WSU School of Design and Construction finished building a barn that doubles as an amphitheater at the White Spring Ranch Museum and...

06/22/2017

Special thanks to Simpson Strong-Tie for the Tools, hardware, fasteners, and expertise. They will be put to great use! We had a great time learning from Ryan Edwards and can't wait to show you our final product. Thank you so much!

06/16/2017

We've finished our concrete floor tile molds and have started to pour!

06/15/2017

Super grateful for the mentorship that Hoffman Construction Company has begun to provide through Matt King and Chip Tull. Thank you so much for your time, expertise and connections!

06/14/2017

We were super excited to receive our solar panels from Itek Energy. We can't wait to start building out our power systems. Thank you so much for your support!

06/06/2017

Here comes the furniture! Our team is making the final product of what will be the furniture in . Armed with sanders, a drill press, and a CNC machine, the furniture should be done soon!