U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013: SHADE
EnviroCoatings is Proud to have collaborated with Arizona State University and The University of New Mexico and their SHADE Home entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.
This section provides highlights of the what the project entailed and where Ceramic InsulCoat was applied, the competition itself, and what SHADE will be up to in the future.
We have placed the highlights into the following Categories. Entries in the Category are listed in descending order from Newest to Oldest Date:
- Introduction
- Pre-Competition 2013: Design and Construction
- At the 2013 Competition
- Post Competition and Display at the Phoenix Renews Project
Introduction
May 28, 2013
SHADE Home - Solar Decathlon 2013 - Team ASUNM
EnviroCoatings Ceramic InsulCoat Roof and Ceramic InsulCoat Wall are being applied on the SHADE home entry of TEAM ASUNM for Solar Decathlon 2013.
What is the Solar Decathlon?
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy efficient, and attractive. the winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.
About the TEAM
ASUMN is a collaboration between Arizona State University and the University of New Mexico as designers of the SHADE home for Solar Decathlon 2013 competition, which takes place in Irvine, CA on October 3-13, 2013.
Team ASUNM (Arizona State University and University of New Mexico) got its name from the acronyms of the two schools. Fortunately, it also spells out SUN where both southwestern states have plenty of. The home's design reflects its name: SHADE [Solar Homes Adapting for Desert Equilibrium].
Additional Information
Visit the ASUNM Website at: www.asunm.org/asunm/ and we also have added their Facebook Page to our LIKES Section on EnviroCoatings' Facebook Page. Just click on the SHADE logo above to be directed to our Facebook Page.
Pre-Competiton 2013 : Design and Construction
August 28, 2013
Television report about the SHADE Home from CBS Channel 5
AZ - KPHO in Phoenix
EnviroCoatings is a proud Sponsor of Team ASUNM
and the SHADE Home.
Notice the report mentions..."Cool the outside skin before it warms the interior...extend our thermal comfort zone..."
Ceramic InsulCoat Wall and Ceramic InsulCoat Roof have been applied to the SHADE Home for Solar Decathlon 2013.
The competition is fast approaching and will take place in Irvine, California on October 3-13, 2013.
Visit: Channel 5 TV Report
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August 20, 2013
Ceramic InsulCoat has been applied to the SHADE Home
We spoke with Professor Philip Horton of Arizona State University, the Faculty Advisor to Team ASUNM today. He informed us that Ceramic InsulCoat Roof and Wall
were applied last week to the SHADE Home for Solar Decathlon 2013.
The competition is fast approaching and will take place in Irvine, California on October 3-13, 2013.
Additional updates can be found on the Team ASUNM Website at:
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July 2, 2013
What is SHADE?
Solar Decathlon 2013 - Team ASUNM Entry - SHADE Home
Here's a video presentation from Team ASUNM (Arizona State University and The University of New Mexico).
At The 2013 Competition
October 10, 2013
Introducing Visitors to SHADE at Solar Decathlon 2013
Professor Philip Horton of Arizona State University, a Faculty Advisor to Team ASUNM, is introducing SHADE to a group of visitors at the Solar Decathlon on October 10, 2013.
Pay particular attention from 3:15 to 5:15 of the video as Professor Horton
explains how and why EnviroCoatings Ceramic InsulCoat has been
incorporated into the construction of the SHADE House.
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September 27, 2013
U.S. Department of Energy - Solar Decathlon 2013
The Solar Decathlon Competition is much more than just Solar Energy, as it encompasses innovation in design techniques, state-of-the-art building materials, sustainability concepts, measurable energy savings, etc.
EnviroCoatings is a Proud Sponsor of Team ASUNM and their SHADE Home entry in the Competition. Ceramic InsulCoat Wall and Ceramic Roof have been applied on the SHADE [Solar Homes Adapting for Desert Equilibrium] Home.
Join EnviroCoatings—as we attend Opening Day—next Thursday, October 3, 2013. We look forward to seeing those of you that have told us you will attend on various days and meeting others of you personally for the first time.
See you there!
Post Competition and the Phoenix Renews Project
March-April, 2014 to Present Day
SHADE on Display at Phoenix (PHX) Renews
SHADE has found its permanent home as an exhibit of the PHX Renews Project, in Phoenix, where it will be used to demonstrate sustainable living in Arizona.
You can visit SHADE at the Central and Indian School Location. View the PHX Renews Website: PHX Renews
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March 12, 2014
Energy Balance and Engineering Competition Results from 2013 Solar Decathlon
Team ASUNM placed Third in the Energy Balance Contest and Sixth in the Engineering Contest at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.
We believe the application of Ceramic InsulCoat Wall and Roof enhanced the thermal barrier capabilities of the SHADE House.
Check out this link from SolarWorld Blog:
ASU-UNM Team Part 2: Solar Decathlon 2013 is over, Long
Live Solar Decathlon!
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January, 2014
SHADE is in New Mexico
The SHADE Home will be on display in the Albuquerque area through March, 2014 at Mesa Del Sol.
Mesa del Sol is located at 5700 West University Blvd. SE, just north of the ABQ Studios in south Albuquerque.
In April, SHADE will return to Phoenix to be exhibited as a part of PHX Renews, in the heart of Phoenix.
Ceramic InsulCoat Wall and Ceramic InsulCoat Roof are applied on SHADE.
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