2007 Technical Resources
From journal entries, final scores, and a summary of media hits, to technology innovations and house drawings, the 2007 Solar Decathlon technical resources posted on this page provide insight and guidance to the 2009 Solar Decathlon teams.
And, this information is not just for Solar Decathlon team members. Public audiences interested in renewable energy technologies will also find these resources informative.
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2007 Solar Decathlon Rules and Regulations
The official rules and regulations for the 2007 Solar Decathlon. (PDF 2.2 MB)
Daily Journals
During the 2007 competition, daily updates written by Competition Director Richard King were posted on the Web site. These journals give a sense of day-to-day life during the competition.
Daily Event Schedule
This schedule kept the 2007 teams updated on all activities, 24 hours a day, from the time of their arrival in Washington, D.C., through assembly, the competition, disassembly, and departure. (PDF 69 KB)
Juror Information
Brief biographical information about each juror.
Final Detailed Scores and Standings
The complete scoring spreadsheet, including very detailed information for each team and contest. (Zip 14.5 MB)
Media Summary
The 2007 Solar Decathlon garnered a huge amount of media attention. (PDF 217 KB)
Technical Publications
In addition to media coverage, the Solar Decathlon has been cited in a variety of research and technical publications. (PDF 218 KB)
Innovations
Brief descriptions of innovations and cutting-edge building technologies used by some of the 2007 teams. (PDF 167 KB)
Instrumentation and Monitoring for Solar Decathlon 2007
Description of the monitoring equipment used in the competition. (PDF 168 KB)
Drawings and Specifications from the 2007 Teams
Drawings and other required information, such as equipment and specifications, as submitted by the 2007 teams for the competition. The most recent drawings are posted when as-built drawings are unavailable. The files contained within the zip files may be in a variety of file formats, which may or may not be readable by any given user.
Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Kansas Project Solar House
Lawrence Technological University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Penn State
Santa Clara University
Team Montreal
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Texas A&M University
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Universidad de Puerto Rico
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Cincinnati
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland
University of Missouri—Rolla
University of Texas at Austin
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