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2009 SolAbode Wins Awards!

Posted by Johann on June 11, 2010 | Add a comment

We are pleased to announce that Team Alberta’s 2009 Solar Decathlon project is the recent recipient of the Province’s Emerald Award in the Youth Category, as well as the Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement of an educational institution. Members of …
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Washington D.C.

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Several members of the team recently participated in a review of our schematic design with members of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the US Department of Energy (DoE) in Washington D.C. The session was a great success, with …
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Entrance Granted!

Posted by Johann on April 19, 2010 | Add a comment

After several months of hard work and perseverance, we are pleased to announce that we have been accepted into the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon. Core members of the team enjoyed the first conference call with the Department …
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Design Review

Posted by Johann on March 8, 2010 | Add a comment

Team Alberta will host a final review of our conceptual design this Wednesday March 10th, in room 2165 of U of C’s faculty of environmental design. This event is open to all team members, and students and faculty of the …
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New Opportunities

Posted by Johann on March 1, 2010 | Add a comment

New opportunities are available with Team Canada. For more information on how to get involved contact [email protected]
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Speech from the Throne

Posted by Johann on February 7, 2010 | Add a comment

Team Alberta’s 2009 SolAbode was recently recognized in the speech from the throne, by Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong. Our team is grateful for this tremendous honor, and the opportunity to meet with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach. The speech took place …
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First Nations Orientation

Posted by Johann on February 4, 2010 | Add a comment

On Friday February 5th, Team Alberta hosted First Nations Elder Beverly Hungry Wolf, Arnold Fox of the Treaty 7 Management Corporation, and U of C student Riley Iwamoto, as part of an orientation on First Nations cultural considerations. The orientation …
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Accepted… to Phase II

Posted by Johann on January 18, 2010 | Add a comment

Team Canada has recently received word that we have been accepted into a second phase of applications for the Solar Decathlon 2011. This newly announced second phase includes submission of conceptual designs by mid-March, with final contestants to be announced …
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Join Team Canada Today!

Posted by Johann on November 12, 2009 | Add a comment

Join Team Canada’s 2011 Solar Decathlon Project: Team Canada is currently seeking students to assist with the Solar Decathlon 2011. Any related skills are considered assets, including abilities in administration, communications, information systems and management, engineering, architecture + design (including …
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About the Solar Decathlon

Posted by Johann on October 27, 2009 | Add a comment

The Solar Decathlon is an international competition hosted by the United States Department of Energy, in which 20 teams of students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Scoring is based on 10 …
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