Team Israel's net zero energy building the Solar Decathlon China 2013 [video]

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Freshome founder Micle Mihai Cristian recently visited Israel thanks to Kinetis (Kinetis is a nonprofit educational organization founded to promote, in the domestic and abroad, the recognition of Israel as a vibrant and inspiring source of creativity and innovation). It was there that the connection was established with architect Joseph Cory of Geotectura. This is how we acquired the Solar Decathlon China 2013 found a design competition to plan the student teams, to build and operate solar-powered houses, the net zero energy buildings and are affordable, energy efficient and attractive challenge.

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According to the press release, which we have been sent by Joseph Cory, the first time that a team from Israel will take part in the Solar Decathlon competition will be in the summer of 2013. Team Israel's design to a House much of its inspiration from the Mediterranean is "4 room of Israelite House", an archetype of the old building found in archaeological remains built in the region of 3500 years ago, with rooms around a central courtyard. It focuses on the connection between the inside and outside with a large courtyard, which produces a gradual threshold from the public to the private room.

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The building includes passive design features that are a better thermal envelope that create heat a comfortable living space with a small space or keep cool. Windows, walls and floors are to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and refuse from excessive heat in the summer. Since 2002, the Solar Decathlon over 90 teams has involved and influenced thousands of cooperative participants in interdisciplinary research, design, and construction of energy-efficient, solar-powered houses. Finally have a look on the video for more information!

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