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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


STUDENT INTERVIEW: Scott Tjaden – Living Systems

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Scott Tjaden with Faculty Mentor Mike Binder

No one is more excited about the amount of green in WaterShed’s design than Scott Tjaden. An Environmental Science and Technology major, Scott looks at working on WaterShed as an opportunity to apply his background and skills to make a … 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


What Can WaterShed Do for the Economy?

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Amy Chen and Evan Smith
Chart demonstrating cost benefits of solar panels

The current financial crisis in the United States and worldwide makes it hard for many homeowners to focus on environmental concerns. Business people must keep their eyes on the bottom line in order to survive, and upgrading to the latest … Continue reading



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