10 Contests

Solar Decathlon Overview

  • ARCHITECTURE 200 pts
  • ENGINEERING 150 pts
  • MARKET VIABILITY 150 pts
  • COMMUNICATIONS 100 pts
  • COMFORT ZONE 100 pts
  • APPLIANCES 100 pts
  • HOT WATER 100 pts
  • LIGHTING 100 pts
  • ENERGY BALANCE 100 pts
  • GETTING AROUND 100 pts

Of the 10 contests, some are scored by measuring performance, such as meeting certain lighting-level or temperature requirements, others require the successful completion of tasks, while some are scored by judges who are experts in architecture, engineering, and other appropriate fields. The subjective judging evaluates things that measurements cannot, such as aesthetics and comfort.

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