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The BeauSoleil Louisiana Solar Home
de W. Geoff Gjertson, AIA
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À propos du livre
Their journey culminated this October, as the team traveled to Washington D.C. for the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition. The Solar Decathlon is a worldwide competition in which 20 colleges and universities are chosen to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home. The BeauSoleil Home won First Place in the Market Viability Contest and ganered the People's Choice Award.
Designed to be completely self-sufficient, the BeauSoleil Home generates more energy than it consumes, collects its own water using a cistern, and captures natural breezes and sunshine to reduce the amount of energy it consumes. Operable shutters serve dual functions by providing shade and hurricane protection for windows. In addition to sustainability, the project also includes reflections of the schools’ native culture - a rich heritage that TEAM BeauSoleil is proud to share with the world.
Caractéristiques et détails
- Catégorie principale: Architecture
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Format choisi: Petit carré, 18×18 cm
# de pages: 40 - Date de publication: déc 31, 2009
- Mots-clés Solar decathlon, green home, solar home, BeauSoleil, architecture
À propos du créateur
W. Geoff Gjertson, AIA is an architect and associate professor in Lafayette. Prof. Gjertson graduated from Rice University in 1992 with a Masters of Architecture degree. He currently teaches the Professional Practice sequence of courses as well as third and fourth-year Architectural Design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Prof. Gjertson is the director of the Building Institute, a “hands-on” design/build program which serves the community. Prof. Gjertson has practiced architecture since 1994 and is licensed in the state of Louisiana. His private practice work such as the Golden Residence and previous work with Holly and Smith Architects such as the Columbia Theatre, Rolling Residence and the SLU Classroom Building have won several state and regional awards. His work has been published in Professional and Academic Journals such as Architectural Record and The Journal of Interior Design.