Virginia Tech's LUMENHAUS Prepares for Solar Decathlon 2009

Virginia Tech architecture students prepare their entry, LUMENHAUS, for the U.S. Department of Energy's 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C.

LUMENHAUS is a zero-energy home that is completely powered by the sun. Other sustainable features include the use of passive energy systems, radiant heating and building materials that are from renewable and/or recyclable sources.

For more information, visit www.lumenhaus.com.

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