The mall was buzzing today as we all excitedly put the finishing touches on our houses. The Santa Clara team was optimistic, and for good reason. We passed our final inspection, one of the first five teams to do so, and the culmination of all our hard work is approaching.
Meghan and I earned baller status today. We developed, planned and executed a great idea in the course of a day. Some of the other teams have these neat dislpays on the walkways up to their houses. We thought that would be a perfect addition to our house and we got them printed that day! We owe a great many thanks to Ken at Affordable Signs and Banners and his willingness to work with us.
We got the signs just in time for the Event Sponsors Tours. Meghan and I were clearly underdressed so we decided to check out the other houses. They were truly amazing. Some of the building integrated photovoltaic systems were cleverly designed, and made for some unique architectural features.
The BP hosted a large gala event for all the teams and event sponsors. We were wined and dined and told how awesome we are (which is pretty awesome). There was a live band and some of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. The Comm. Team had to roll out early as we have a lot more work tonight before the public tours tomorrow.
Wish us luck
GOOD LUCK TEAM!!!!
SCU’s “Energy and the Environment” class will be checking your blogs next week. And we want ever so much for some of you to visit the class later this term and talk about your experience.
Your school is very proud of you. Emjoy the opening ceremony, festivities, and competition. We are with you in spirit.
Stephanie Hughes
EnvS 02 Lecturer
You guys definitely are awesome.
…But Californians are famous for making good use of sunshine.
Keep having sun fun!
John Giddings
http://solarevangelist.blogspot.com/
I really admire what you all have been trying to do. I saw the video Ryan Hodson made two weeks ago talking with Meghan Mooney. Great stuff. I was wondering if you got some of your ideas from the Earthship projects, or if you came up with most of the engineering principals on your own.
Good luck,
Andrew
(SJSU student)
Hi Santa Clara University
I love the way your team pulled together to implement these great innovations,I was only able to take a quick look at the site(heading to a wedding)-and was wondering if I missed anything, I didn’t find an interior or exterior picture that gave me a good sense of the house.
No doubt of the integrity of the home,my famiy and friends are very impressed but will the public be able to see some pictures of systems involved online in the future? Thanks for your time and good going on the solar home.