October 30, 2015

Solar flair

UCI-led Team Orange County puts finishing touches on its entry in global competition to design, build best zero-net-energy home

UCI's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's recent Solar Decathlon 2015 is just one example of how sustainability projects are incorporated into the curriculum. Steve Zylius / UCI

Inspired by the drought-resistant, California poppy, Casa del Sol is the region’s first-ever foray into the U.S. Department of Energy event.

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