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WaterShed Team Receives Heartfelt Praise State-wide and Beyond

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Exterior architectural photograph of Maryland's entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, Washington D.C., Sept. 30, 2011. (Credit: Jim Tetro/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon)

Days after the University of Maryland’s entry, WaterShed, took first place at the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, accolades for the team continue to pour in from supporters, media, and government officials, including official statements before the United States … Continue reading


University of Maryland Wins Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Maggie Haslam

WaterShed has taken first place at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The announcement was delivered by US Energy Secretary Steven Chu Saturday afternoon in front of a packed tent of students, sponsors and supporters. “There are lots of … Continue reading


Secretary of Energy Steven Chu visits WaterShed

Posted on September 30, 2011 by David Choy
Photo of Jeff Rappaport showing Secretary of Energy Steven Chu the WaterShed Liquid Desiccant Waterfall

This morning, Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu visited several homes in the solar village. WaterShed team members showed him the constructed wetlands and liquid desiccant waterfall (LDW). Constructed wetlands are artificial filtration wetlands, which provide critical animal and plant … Continue reading


WaterShed Takes 1st Place in Architecture Contest

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Patricia Kosco Cossard M.A. M.L.S.
Photo of Team Maryland being awarded first prize for architecture

WaterShed, the University’s entry to the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, was awarded First Place in the Architecture Contest. “WaterShed achieves an elegant mix of inspiration, function, and simplicity. It takes our current greatest challenges in the built … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Leah Davies – Architecture

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Leah Davies

Leah Davies is an adamant believer in the messages of WaterShed, and does not shy from an opportunity to share them. Some of these opportunities have come by chance, like when she and some teammates happened to be having dinner … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Moshe Katz – Communications

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Moshe Katz and Yehuda Katz carrying ladder

One of the many components of WaterShed is its messaging. While the house itself will tell a narrative during the competition, the team has been spreading their message of sustainability and water conservation for months, through their website and social … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Michael Lawrence – Communications

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of mike lawrence

Millions of people step through the doors of the National Museum of Natural History every year, coming from all parts of the world to marvel in the spectacular sites the museum has to offer. Many of its guests are repeat … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Lynn Khuu – Architecture

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of team leader Lynn Khuu working on site

One of the most amazing aspects of WaterShed is that the beautiful structure soon to be on display on the National Mall once resided simply on a piece of paper; an idea sprung from the collective creativity and ingenuity of … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Allison Wilson – Architecture

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of team leader presenting at an event

Allison Wilson doesn’t have a lot of free time on her hands. Since graduating with her Master of Architecture degree in May, she has started a new job with Ayers Saint Gross, a Baltimore-based architecture firm, while commuting regularly to … Continue reading


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Isabel Enerson – Environmental Science

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of team leader Isabel Enerson tending to plants in the greenhouse

When visitors file through WaterShed at the Solar Decathlon this fall, they probably won’t know the informative and well-orchestrated tour highlighting the many features of the house was a months-long odyssey for Isabel Enerson. Or that the beautiful plantings were … Continue reading



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