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Kevin Matthews Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 687 Location: Eugene, Oregon	Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:32 am    Post subject: ArchWeek - Race to the Sun This forum thread is for discussion of the ArchitectureWeek article:
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TLWalkerAIA Joined: 16 Apr 2004 Posts: 130 Location: Seattle Washington, USA	Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:02 pm    Post subject: Photovoltaic cells are increasingly more affordable as demonstrated by the student competition. Coupled with passive solar stratagies it is almost feasible for american housing to opperate independantly from the power grid. Deep cycle 12 volt DC batteries with seasonal storage capacities are now the weak link in the chain for housing deploying photovoltaic power generation. I applaud the students at CU and praise their vision and dedicated hard work. We are closer to the dream than ever before because you proved it could be done. BRAVO! _________________ Terry L. Walker, AIA Terry L. Walker, Architects terry.walker20@verizon.net
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