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  • Team arrives in Golden, Colorado

    VT Team "Invent the Future" at NREL's facility to present project

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  • The TownHauZ

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  • Race to Zero 2015

    Student teams to meet at NREL in Golden, CO

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The Name

The project name TownHauZ came to fruition upon reflecting on...

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The People

It's all about the people, who make a project happen.

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The Project

The TOWNHAUZ’S design utilizes assemblies, layouts, and...

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  • Project Features
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PEX - not PERPLEX
Bathroom Remix
Fresh Air - 24/7 - we never close
Hygrothermal Peace of Mind
Heavenly Thermal Comfort
Thermal Bridge Free Design
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Energy Analysis
Envelope Analysis
Space Conditioning
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DHW & Appliances
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latest news & announcements

Team Invent the Future wins excellence awards at RTZ
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 02:19

Virginia Tech's Team Invent the Future has won two excellence awards at this year’s Race to... Read more

Team Invent the Future arrives at NREL
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 20:13

On our walk to NREL's facility complex our team ran into Sam Rashkin, DOE's Chief Architect - and even found time for a quick photo shoot. The team will present Virginia Tech's contribution to the Race to Zero this afternoon and is looking... Read more

NREL
Student team selects representatives to fly to Golden, CO
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 12:04

The student team has selected Teni Ladipo and Greg Polinger to represent the team "Invent the Future" at the DOE 2015 Race to Zero in Golden Colorado. The students will be accompanied by their faculty advisor Dr. Reichard, who will guide them in... Read more

Announcing participation in Race To Zero Student Competition
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 11:57

DOE's Race to Zero is in its second year. This year the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, sponsored by the Virginia Center for Housing Research has nominated the following team to compete in the "Race to Zero":

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event calendar

Apr 18
Race to Zero 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Race to Zero Student Design Competition (Race to Zero) is engaging undergraduate...

Jan 31
Second Day of Building Science Training

During two separate sessions, building industry leaders John...

Jan 10
First Day of Building Science Training

During two separate sessions, building industry leaders John...

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Testimonials

Be part of this team and competition was an amazing experience. As architect I could see how important it is to integrate the design strategy with all the systems for a greener performance.

Marcelo Leitão

Graduate Student,
Masters of Science in Architecture, Virginia Tech

I really grasped the importance, capability, and feasibility of design from an energy perspective. Energy has become my priority.

Reid Miner

Undergraduate Student,
B.S. Building Construction

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Teni Ladipo
Marcelo de Almeida Leitao
Susan Maddox
Reid Miner
Greg Pollinger
Sarah Scott
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Will Manion
Georg Reichard
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TownHauZ

PassivHaus meets Net Zero

The TownHauZ’s design utilizes assemblies, layouts, and equipment that provide efficiency without sacrificing the occupant’s experience.

About Virginia Tech

  • Virginia Tech
  • College of Architecture and Urban Studies
  • Myers-Lawson School
  • Department of Building Construction
  • Virginia Center for Housing Research

Building Science Education

  • Joint Committee on Building Science Education
  • DOE Building Science Education
  • Building Engineering Group, University of Waterloo
  • Whole Building Design Guide
  • Society of Building Science Educators

Building Science Research

  • Building America Research Teams
  • Building Science Corporation
  • Building Science Labs
  • National Consortium of Housing Research Centers
  • Cold Climate Housing Research Center

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