Iowa State Project Engineer Tim Lentz, foreground, and Team Alberta student Leah Battersdy, right, work on the roofs of their houses during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2009 on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Credit: Stafano Paltera / U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Iowa State University is excited to be the first team from the State of Iowa to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon. Our house, the Interlock House, showcases new practices in construction that use less energy and create less waste, feature unique building components and products developed in collaboration with the ISU Biocomposites Research Team, increases energy awareness, and demonstrates Iowa State University's commitment to sustainability.
The Interlock House, designed and built as a free-standing solar-powered dwelling, fulfills the call of our university's president, Gregory Geoffroy, for students, faculty, and staff to join the Live Green! initiative to reduce the university's carbon footprint and become a model of energy efficiency.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the Interlock House, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Happening Now
The Interlock House is completely disassembled,return trip begins tomorrow. In 9 days just over 14,000 people visited our house! #solar09
Posted on 2009-10-21 17:56:21 from Ames, IA
2/3 of the interlock house still stands in dc. the other 1/3 is currently being secured to the truck.
Posted on 2009-10-20 10:48:55 from Washington D.C.
The first truck is loaded and on its way back to iowa. only three more to go. all tomorrow most likely
Posted on 2009-10-19 17:28:31 from Washington D.C.
2120 visitors braved the rain and cold to visit the interlock house! #solar09
Posted on 2009-10-17 16:42:19 from Washington D.C.
Iowa State finishes 12th overall! Don't forget to vote for Iowa State for people's choice award, text "HOUSE12" to 99503. Spread the word
Posted on 2009-10-16 22:23:05 from Ames, IA
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From the Blog
Safe journey to Nick and his crew with the Interlock House! See you back in Iowa!
