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Vote Team New York NOW!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by roofpod

There are a number of reasons it is appropriate for us to garner the broadest possible public support (and votes) for TeamNY and the Solar Roof Pod. 1. UNDERGRADUATE TEAM: The core of TeamNY is composed exclusively of B.Arch students … Continue reading →

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Day 13- Washington DC

Posted on September 25, 2011 by roofpod

Today we had over 2,000 visitors to the Solar Roofpod! Visitors continue to provide compliments on the project. They state we have the best designed t-shirt for the competition, and also the most organized house tours! Wait lines were not … Continue reading →

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Day 12- Washington DC

Posted on September 24, 2011 by roofpod

It has been a long day of public exhibits and interviews! We had a TON of visitors enter the pod today! Lets go Team New York! In other news, Team New York is rising slowly but surely in the polls..! … Continue reading →

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Team NY #1 in People’s Choice Award on first day

Posted on September 23, 2011 by roofpod

Team New York is number one in the People’s Choice Award within 24 hours! However, lets keep the momentum going. Kind words from CCNY President: TEAM NEW YORK – and City College – need your vote! I’m sure that you’ve … Continue reading →

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Day 10-11 Washington DC

Posted on September 23, 2011 by roofpod

On Days 10 and 11, we are officially competing! Some of the contests we have competed in, include Hot Water, Lighting, Comfort Zone, Marketability, Architecture, and Engineering. The team remains confident, and morale remains high! The contests operate in such … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – Washington DC

Posted on September 22, 2011 by roofpod

With assembly complete yesterday, we were able to begin the day with a media tour. Dozens of reporters crowded in front of the Solar Roofpod as it was presented to the media, from the outside. Media strolled through the Solar … Continue reading →

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Photography of Fully Assembled Solar Roofpod

Posted on September 21, 2011 by roofpod

Albert Vecerka, an Alumnus of the City College of New York School of Architecture, has been on site with Team New York, photographing the Solar Roofpod during construction phases, and at its completion! Included below are several of many, many … Continue reading →

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Washington DC – Day 8

Posted on September 21, 2011 by roofpod

Today, a series of events happened one after the other. The entire day, we had to finish up the interior and engineering systems of the pod, and clean up the site. Our trucks had to be loaded and sent off … Continue reading →

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TEAM NEW YORK #1 IN BUILDIPEDIA POLL!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by roofpod

Out of 19 teams, Team New York soared to NUMBER ONE as the best Solar Decathlon team, as voted by the public! We are proud and know that this is a testament to our hard efforts as a team.

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Washington DC Days 5-7

Posted on September 20, 2011 by roofpod

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday have been a complete blur. It has been a true race to get our house completed, and after a long shift, we feel confident. On Saturday, we received our City College clothing, courtesy of the Architecture … Continue reading →

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