The teams led by universities will engage students nationally and internationally to develop the skills and knowledge to become the next generation of energy experts.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah envisions to develop the concept of bringing solar-powered, ultra-efficient and self-sufficient houses that respond to the region’s socio-cultural values, as well as climatic needs; using the traditional architectural elements that were used to overcome the climatic hardships in the past.TheSolar Decathlon Team hasover 60 faculties & students from diverse disciplines across the American University of Ras al Khaimah, including architecture Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science & Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineers.
The project aims to blend the concept from UAE traditional houses with the new innovative solutionssuch as:
The courtyard is the source of light and ventilation in the house, where all the living modules look at.The usable roof can perform a range of domestic functions. It is used to hang washed clothes and, for social gatherings. The traditional Arish made from the leaves of date palms have provided shelter from the extreme climate of the Arabian Peninsula for centuries. The technological pergola filters the environmental conditions in the house. It is a buffer space that establishes a sequence between exterior and interior.
