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The biggest news trend of the year was the Solar Decathlon 2011 competition. It brought together 19 collegiate teams from around the world, and challenged them to design, build, and operate a solar-powered home!

Thousands of visitors came to Washington DC to see the houses on exhibit, and learned how to apply sustainable design, construction, and interior work to their own homes. It was a unique event which allowed college students to engage in all aspects of professional-level work. Countless hours were spent researching the best ways to go green. Check out www.solardecathlon.gov to see photos, construction documents, and project manuals so that you can become more educated and engaged in green design! Learn more about the ways in which energy efficient housing can become affordable and easily applicable to meet your needs. Whether you're looking for a way to incorporate sustainable flooring, how to integrate green décor inside your home, or how to install innovative technologies (solar panels!) into your home, you'll find a way to save the planet through these homes!

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Farah Naz Ahmad was born in New York City and is a fifth year Architecture student with the career goal to obtain a license to become a registered architect. Currently, she is the student representative for public relations for the City College of New York Solar Decathlon team, and is also president of the AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) Chapter for the school. Farah promotes such concepts as solar energy to provide a cleaner environment for the next generation.
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