• UT-Austin Nexushaus at the 2015 Solar Decathlon

    University of Texas at Austin mechanical engineer Charles Upshaw tells Contractor about the mechanical system he designed for his school's entry in the 2015 Solar Decathlon.
    Oct. 20, 2015

    University of Texas at Austin mechanical engineer Charles Upshaw tells Contractor about the mechanical system he designed for his school's entry in the 2015 Solar Decathlon. Because of dry conditions in Texas, the house uses captured and recycled rainwater for potable water, fire protection and heating and cooling.

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