key design elements
deployable pier foundation
strong enough to be permanent but sits lightly on the land.
solar thermal
evacuated tubes are the cutting edge technology that directly harvest the heat of the sun for our systems that need hot water.
intelligent systems through automatic controls
enables the systems to work together to provide heat, light or ventilation where you need it, when you need it.
dance hall shutters
filters sun, heat and view when needed or open up to welcome cooling breezes or the sun in winter.
cross and stack ventilation
well-place, operable windows enable the house to pull breezes.
structurally insulated panels (SIPS)
building with energy efficient SIPS provides ease of construction and reduced heating and cooling costs throughout the life of the home.
the light wing
in the day it bounces light onto the solar array while at night its the ultimate porch light.
texas-sized kitchen
the heart of the home.
photovoltaic panels
an integrated array of high-efficiency solar panels harvest sunlight to power the entire house - with enough solar energy left over to charge your electric car!
the convertible
the eastern porch filters light into the interior building envelope and performs as a layered solarium. It can "shed" its layers to catch the breezes or warm itself in the sun when needed.
open-ended floor plan
allows easy addition of bedroom or workspace.
rainwater harvest
a continuous water basin with solar-powered bubbler serves as a catchment for rainwater collected off the scuppered roof and provides evaporative cooling for the southern boardwalk.
deck & front porch
cook out, hang out, share the hot tub, get your groove on, catch up with your neighbors.
dutch tub
soaking in the solar/fire heated hot tub on your own deck - what could be more delightful?
UT Solar Decathlon BLOOMHouse Systems Diagram
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