About Solar Decathlon
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® is a collegiate competition that prepares the next generation of building professionals to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewables.
Students compete in ten contests that showcase innovative approaches to architecture, engineering, and energy use—bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world, built projects.
Illinois Solar Decathlon
Hands-on sustainable building at UIUC
Illinois Solar Decathlon empowers students to advance sustainable building through hands-on projects with real-world impact. Our homes serve as platforms for research and community outreach, educating future industry leaders and driving energy-efficient innovation.
Through collaboration with industry experts, faculty, and local organizations, we push the boundaries of sustainable design and technology—while building homes that serve real communities across Illinois.
Our Previous Homes
A legacy of award-winning, student-built sustainable housing
Our Vision
Illinois Solar Decathlon empowers students to advance sustainable building through hands-on projects with real-world impact. Our homes serve as platforms for research and community outreach, educating future industry leaders and driving energy-efficient innovation. Through collaboration with industry experts, faculty, and local organizations, we push the boundaries of sustainable design and technology.
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