Students from Appalachian State University and Université d’Angers worked together to build Maison Reciprocity, a net-zero energy house that competed in Solar Decathlon Europe 2014.

The row house was built in Boone and shipped to France, where students had 10 days to reassemble the structure for the competition June 28 – July 14. The design offers an answer to the lack of affordable, healthy, high-quality, durable, sustainable and adaptable housing.

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Maison Reciprocity row house design ranks 9th in Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

July 12, 2014

Maison Reciprocity, Appalachian’s net-zero energy house designed in collaboration with Université d’Angers, comes in 9th place at Solar Decathlon Europe 2014.

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Maison Reciprocity: Design

Oct. 31, 2013

Team Reciprocity speaks about how their row house design is market-ready, energy-independent, adaptable, affordable, and a community-centric residential housing solution.

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Maison Reciprocity: Goals and Technologies

June 29, 2014

Team Réciprocité speaks about their team's goals and technologies for their Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry, Maison Reciprocity.

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Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry reassembled in France

June 30, 2014

Maison Reciprocity, Appalachian State University’s entry in the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, has been reassembled on its Versailles, France, location, and voting for the People’s Choice Award closes July 11.

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Students prepare Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry for cross-Atlantic journey

April 24, 2014

Thirty-four students from Appalachian State University will soon begin packing for a 4,000-plus mile trip to Versailles, France. But before they pack their luggage, they first have to prepare their 1,200-square foot house for the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 competition.

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Appalachian selected to compete in prestigious Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

Jan. 30, 2013

Appalachian State University is one of only three U.S. universities selected to participate in the prestigious Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, an international competition inspired by the U.S. Solar Decathlon that challenges student teams to design and build an energy-independent solar house.

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About the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment

One of seven departments housed in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University features an integrated array of programs spanning the fields of sustainable design and technology. Its mission is to foster a strong and vibrant culture of inquiry, discovery and innovation that integrates theory with application, problem seeking with problem-solving, local issues with global perspectives and technological progress with environmental stewardship. It offers bachelor’s degrees in sustainable technology and building science, and a master’s degree in technology. Learn more at https://stbe.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.