The interdisciplinary team of Northwestern Engineering undergraduate students was recognized for developing TreeHouse, a multifamily building design that combines green infrastructure, material and operational sustainability, and social equity.
The NUHome concept is sustainable and carbon-neutral
Apr 22, 2021 //
Brian Sandalow
The winning NUHome concept, created by a group of 12 undergraduates at the McCormick School of Engineering, includes efficient construction, a future-proof design, and natural light.
The Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition that challenges the next generation of building professionals to design and construct high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewable energy, while promoting student innovation, STEM education, and workforce development opportunities in the buildings industry. The competition included 72 teams from 12 countries, and engiNUity was one of 63 finalists.
The winning NUHome concept, created by a group of 12 undergraduates at the McCormick School of Engineering, includes efficient construction, a future-proof design, and natural light. The sustainable design, which was first named the winner in the Urban Single-Family Housing division, is carbon-neutral and re