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Sun-Powered RE:Focus House Set to Shine at Europe’s Solar Decathlon

06/15/2010
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House
    The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/university-of-floridas-solar-decathlon-entry-draws-from-traditional-vernacular/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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RE:FOCUS Solar Decathlon House

The University of Florida recently unveiled a stunning reinterpretation of a traditional North Florida Cracker House that will be soaking up the sun's rays at the 2010 European Solar Decathlon. The energy-efficient home brings the traditional vernacular into modern times with a number of high-tech advances including solar passive design, photovoltaic panels, and a prefabricated modular construction. Their RE:FOCUS House has traveled across the pond and is currently under construction in Madrid for the "World Cup" of solar homes, which kicks off today!...

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