The ICON Solar House
What does ICON mean?
One hundred years ago, gable roof houses were powered by coal. The ICON house has a solar-gable roof that is powered by the sun. We’re taking the familiar and iconic form of a gable roof house, and integrating technology to provide the change needed to live sustainably in modern times.
Our Goals
- To build a zero - energy house
- Integration: To create a prototype that demonstrates advancements in building integrated photovoltaic technology as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Innovative Sustainability: To create a prototype that demonstrates life - cycle focused sustainability.
- Market Transformation: To bridge the gap to widespread acceptance of solar - integrated, sustainable housing by 2015.
- Regionalism: To create a prototype that demonstrates regionally appropriate approaches to sustainable design that differentiates the house.
- Learning: To provide opportunities for hands on interdisciplinary learning among project participants.