BuildingsNEXT™ Student Design Competition | BuildingsNEXT Student Design Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy BuildingsNEXT™ Student Design Competition (formerly Solar Decathlon) is a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the energy workforce since its inception in 2002. The BuildingsNEXT Student Design Competition challenges students to design high-performance buildings that improve our quality of life through greater affordability, resilience, and energy efficiency. The winners are those teams that best blend architectural and engineering excellence with innovation. Join us in building the next generation! BuildingsNEXT Team Showcase Set for April 25-27, 2025 at NREL!

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