FleX House: Team Florida's entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
COUNTING DOWN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOLAR DECATHLON 2011

FLeX House construction progresses as we count down to the Solar Decathlon. Follow our progress on our news page.

FLEX HOUSE IS TEAM FLORIDA'S ENTRY IN THE US DEPT OF ENERGY SOLAR DECATHLON 2011

Team Florida is one of 20 teams competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The competition challenges college students to design and build an energy-efficient, affordable and attractive solar-powered home.

FLEX HOUSE IN PROGRESS ON SITE AT BECK GROUP, TAMPA FLORIDA

FLeX House is being constructed in Tampa, and we anticipate completion in August. For the latest construction images visit our image gallery.

FLEX HOUSE EMPLOYS CYPRESS LOUVERS AS A PASSIVE STRATEGY FOR HOME COOLING

FLeX House uses a combination of active and passive strategies to achieve energy balance. Click here to learn more about our systems including solar thermal, photovoltaics and HVAC.

A STILL IMAGE FROM THE ANIMATED VIDEO WALKTHROUGH OF FLEX HOUSE
Want to see what FLeX House will look like when its complete? Click here to view a short video walkthrough.
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY

Over the past year, Team Florida members have participated in "green" events and given presentations on FLeX House and Solar Decathlon around Florida.

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Introducing FLeX House

FLeX House is Team Florida’s entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. FLeX House, which stands for Florida zero energy prototype, is our approach to better, sustainable home building in Florida. Designed by top researchers from the University of South Florida, the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of Central Florida, FLeX House is designed for hot, humid climates like Florida’s and is sized for a young, moderate income couple.

Each of the systems in FLeX House was selected and configured to be sustainable and efficient. In fact, Team Florida’s goal is to build a Florida home prototype that showcases the best possible balance of efficiency, sustainability and economics.

FLeX House illustrates our philosophy that sustainable design practices are inherently good design practices.

To follow our progress on FLeX House, visit our blog.

For additional photos including the latest construction photos, visit our image gallery.