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Materials


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The building materials of the house were selected based on their renewable, recyclable, and regenerative qualities. We have carefully compared the initial cost of building materials to their lifetime cost and assessed how our material choices can lessen our impact on the environment. We also verified that no harmful chemicals were used in the manufacturing of a majority of our materials and that local materials were used whenever possible.

How does this affect us?

Miami

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Miami is home to many natural building materials. Among these are locally are locally dredged aggregate, limestone, and sand which will be used on our permanent site and for our permanent foundations.

U.S.A

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By choosing region specific building materials, we can stimulate local economies while at the same time reduce CO2 emissions associated with long distance shipping.

World

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Our environment will be protected and the world will become greener by decreasing demand for exotic materials, deforestation, and fuel.

Our-journey

our-journey

Follow our journey to Washington D.C

Press-release

press-release

A glimpse into the Perform[D]ance House's envelope

Articles

articles

Read published articles about the Perform[D]ance House

Exhibition

exhibition

Discover each aspect of the perFORM[D]ance House through our organized tour route in the Solar Decathlon 2011.

Our-memories

our-memories

Check out our experiences through our photo gallery