NIT Trichy's Team EcoORB Shines at Solar Decathlon India
A student team from NIT Trichy has won the prestigious 'Best Movie Award' at the Solar Decathlon India 2024 finals for their captivating film presentation on sustainable building design.
Solar Decathlon IndiaSustainable Building PracticesNet Zero Energy BuildingsMarket Ready BuildingsReal Estate DevelopersReal Estate NewsMay 26, 2024
The SDI is a renowned net-zero building challenge for student teams across India. This year's edition witnessed an impressive participation of 175 teams competing across five building divisions and a product design division. The grand finale, held at the Infosys Mysuru campus from May 16 to 19, saw six finalists from each division showcase their innovative designs for sustainable buildings.
Team EcoORB's winning entry impressed the jury with its profound human connection. Their film, lauded for its imagination, clarity, and inspiring story, focused on their design for construction workers' housing at NIT Puducherry. The team comprised a diverse group of students from Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Energy and Environment backgrounds, demonstrating a collaborative approach to sustainable building solutions.
The team is tweaking the prototype and collaborating with industry partners based on the NIT Tiruchirappalli Director Dr. G Aghila's guidance for use by construction workers/guardrooms on campus. Director Madam congratulated the winners. Deans, HoD, and the faculties also appreciated the Team's achievement.
The Solar Decathlon India (SDI) is an annual competition organized to empower future generations to address climate change through sustainable building practices. Inspired by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, SDI focuses on performance-based design and equips students with cutting-edge building simulation software. By partnering with real estate developers and industry leaders, SDI fosters the development of market-ready net-zero-energy and water buildings for a sustainable future.
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli is a premier technical institution in India. Infosys is a leading global technology services company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Solar Decathlon India?
The Solar Decathlon India (SDI) is an annual competition organized to empower future generations to address climate change through sustainable building practices
What is the focus of the SDI?
The SDI focuses on performance-based design and equips students with cutting-edge building simulation software
What is the goal of the SDI?
The goal of the SDI is to foster the development of market-ready net-zero-energy and water buildings for a sustainable future
What did Team EcoORB win at the SDI 2024 finals?
Team EcoORB won the prestigious 'Best Movie Award' for their captivating film presentation on sustainable building design
What was the focus of Team EcoORB's winning entry?
Team EcoORB's winning entry focused on their design for construction workers' housing at NIT Puducherry
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