Jay Chmilewski has a great eye for detail. It’s a skill that in part attributes to his success in his civil engineering degree, and that sources his photography subjects, a hobby which gained him some local recognition at a gallery … Continue reading
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
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
Brian Borak is always on the lookout for new technologies. As an Energy Program Technical Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton, he spends his days designing, executing, and managing energy research and development programs for his government clients, with the goal … Continue reading
It might be safe to say that John Cartagirone is one of, if not THE veteran decathlete on the Maryland Solar Decathlon Team. A master electrician by trade and owner of American Power & Light out of Bowie, MD, John … Continue reading
John Morris has a love for building in his blood. As a kid he often worked with his father, who was in construction, helping out on job sites, building homes. He later studied Architecture at Clemson University and got his … Continue reading
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
One of the more familiar faces on the WaterShed construction site is Charlie Berliner, not just because he’s there a lot, but because he has one of those likeable, magnetic personalities that make him pretty easy to remember. All the … Continue reading
Nick Weadock was an ideal candidate for developing and installing WaterShed’s mechanical systems. While the whole team has a vested interest in a top performing AC unit, Nick has a little more at stake; he will need the assurance of … Continue reading
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