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Newspapers, Magazines, Newsletters

Radio

  • WLW-AM Coverage on April 11, 2007
  • Interview on WVXU-FM (local NPR affiliate) discussing the Solar Decathlon, energy savings, and innovations used in the [re]form house, December 9, 2006 Listen to Broadcast

Blogs

  • August 25, 2007 - "The team is tackling [re]form's energy needs from all sides, using both tried and true technologies (like PV panels) alongside newer innovations such as evacuated tubes (EVT) for heating and absorption chillers for cooling." Read blog post
  • June 1, 2007 - "The Solar Decathlon is a competition between universities all over the world to build the best solar powered house... It looks like the schools are just starting to get into the construction phase." Read blog post
  • March 1, 2007 -"One of the entrants this year is from the University of Cincinnati, where they are incorporating some unique designs, including an evacuated tube solar thermal system which provides hot water or air conditioning and dehumidification." Read blog post

The News Record

  • Harfmann Leads Solar Project: Intercollegiate Team Competes to Build Efficient House, May 31, 2007 Read Article
  • Solar House Competition Breaks Ground, April 18, 2007 Read Article
  • Solar Home Project Good for UC, April 12, 2007 Read Article
  • Students Help Design, Build Solar House, February 2, 2006 Read Article

UC Website News

  • International Solar House Competition Helps Students See the Light, May 31, 2007 Read Article
  • Technical Topics Related to UC's Solar House Project, May 31, 2007 Read Article
  • Solar House Raising: View the Video! April 18, 2007 Read Article
  • UC Students Getting Ready to Raise a Solar House, May 12, 2007 Read Article
  • Race Heats Up to Build World's Best Solar House, April 2, 2007 Read Article
  • Solar Decathlon Challenge Sparks Students' Creativity, November 21, 2006 Read Article
  • A Power-Full Challenge for UC Students: Build a Solar House, November 21, 2006 Read Article