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Washington DC – Day 4
This morning, the first 12 students to arrive from the team were all females! This was a point of amusement for the day. The Team New York women huddled inside the pod, seeking refuge from the cold, and shared a … Continue reading
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Washington DC – Days 2 & 3
We began the morning by placing shim plates and jacks onto the site. Afterwards, we had to wait until our truck arrived with the steel dunnage. The truck took a little longer than expected, but when it arrived, we were … Continue reading
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Washington DC – Day 1
It’s been a long day, but after a quick meetup at The City College of New York, where both halves of our pod proudly stand, protected, and loaded onto flatbed trucks, we left in the morning and arrived in Washington … Continue reading
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Crane Day
On September 12 we watched as our beloved Solar Roofpod was craned off in two halves, the North Module, and the South Module. It was lifted. We held our breath at the majestic site against the perfect backdrop of the … Continue reading
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Media Tour and Send-Off ceremony
On September 8, 2011, Team New York hosted two events to celebrate its completion. The Media Tour (Press Event) and the Send-Off ceremony (Sponsor Event) were two largely successful celebrations of the beloved Solar Roofpod. Media swarmed the site, ready … Continue reading
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Help Vote for Us!
Voting has started on two major websites covering the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon: Planet Forward and Buildipedia. Help support us by ‘liking’ or casting a vote for Team New York! Planet Forward: Buildipedia:
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Film Crew Documentary
Film Crew: Julian Jiménez Madideo, Octavio Warnock-Graham, and Milan Maric From in class studio sessions and informative presentations, to on site construction and travels, the film crew that has been filming Team New York has witnessed so much of the … Continue reading
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UPDATED: Editor’s Pick on Planet Forward
Team New York is currently being featured on the homepage of Planet Forward, a feature on PBS, that showcases expertise on energy, climate, and sustainability. Chosen as ‘Editor’s Pick’ by Planet Forward, the Solar Roofpod continues to inspire experts who … Continue reading
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NY1 Top Story
We made New York 1’s ‘Top Stories’ on August 11th! The video clip aired on TV last week, but is still available online for those that missed it. Click image for link to the NY1 video clip for “City College … Continue reading
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Feature on Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Homepage
For those who haven’t noticed, we are the current team feature on the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon homepage! Click image for link to the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon homepage. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon homepage.
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