" Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 Contests
Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 consists of the following 10 contests:
Architecture
Assesses architectural design quality, coherence, flexibility of space, use of bioclimatic strategies, and seamless integration.
Construction and Engineering
Evaluates the implementation of engineering and construction design principles and pays special attention to functionality, performance efficiency, safety, reliability, and technical soundness.
Solar Systems and Hot Water
Evaluates the functionality, efficiency, robustness, and economic value of the solar and hot water systems.
Energy Balance
Evaluates the degree of electric energy self-sufficiency and effective use of solar energy.
Comfort Conditions
Assesses the capacity to provide a comfortable interior through control of temperature, humidity, acoustics, and lighting as well as the quality of interior air.
Usage
Evaluates functionality as well as the efficiency of appliances by simulating the normal daily use of a contemporary house.
Communication and Social Media
Assesses communication and public awareness about the possibilities and benefits of solar energy, energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and other topics relevant to Solar Decathlon Europe.
Industrialization and Market Viability
Evaluates market viability, industrialization, and grouping possibilities.
Innovation
Evaluates the incremental, emergent, or revolutionary changes in the house design, its systems, and its components that increase the house value or improve its performance.
Sustainability
Evaluates the skill and environmental sensibility of the teams to design and construct a house with little environmental impact during its life cycle. "
