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Team Rhône-Alpes’ Modular Canopea House Wins the Architecture and Operations Competitions of the Solar Decathlon Europe!
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Both vertical and horizontal stacks of Canopea homes can produce nanotowers that respond to the dearth of urban space in France. Each level is a fairly spacious, complete home, and only the very top is crowned with the louvered canopy of solar-panels. In this setting, the PV array won’t generate enough energy for an entire column, but it will get close, and the program’s overall energy efficiency will reduce how much power is necessary.
Organized by a smart grid that oversees heating, cooling, mobility, services and social networks, the nanotowers are designed to become completely integrated in the city. Gardens, storage boxes and a recycling system help to keep the focus on the environment and sustainability, while an outdoor terrace helps to expand the interior space. Team Rhône-Alpes has been on task every step of the way, but the competition is steep. Stay tuned as we continue to report live from the Villa Solar in Madrid.
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The minute we entered Team Rhône-Alpes’ modular Canopea House, we were dazzled by its beautiful crown of soft dappled light, and it turns out we were not the only ones impressed by the spectacular design. The Canopea currently holds first place in this year’s competition, boasting a cumulative score of 800.32, with top honors in the coveted Architecture and Operations prizes. Topped with a 10,7 kW array of photovoltaic panels that produce more than enough energy for both floors, this inviting green…
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We were struck by the beautiful dappled light created by the Canopea’s integrated photovoltaic array
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The louvered facade provides natural light and ventilation
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The house charges this tiny EV
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This home responds to the weather… in this case, it’s a warm and sunshiny day so everything is wide open
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The skin provides additional solar protection and facilitates more ventilation
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This is the view from the lower floor living room
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The terrace extends the interior living space
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Amazing space management ensures the house, albeit small, is nice and spacious
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Nap time anyone?
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The layout is clean and fresh and notice how well-lit the house is.
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There’s plenty of storage space here
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It felt like a jungle upstairs!
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The hammock chairs emphasize that this space is meant for relaxing.
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Notice the integrates solar panels? Not only do they provide energy for both levels (more than required) but it also creates shadow play
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Notice how spacious this is.
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The louvered facade can be adjusted depending on the solar/wind conditions on any given day
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All of the mechanical equipment is organized at the back of the house
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The canopy is reached by a metal staircase
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The team huddles upstairs
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A close-up shot of the EV being charged by the house
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