Monash Solar Decathlon Team

We are a group of Monash University students competing in the Solar Decathlon by designing net-zero energy buildings. Enquiries: [email protected]

[Solar Decathlon @Solar_Decathlon]

@monash_solardec's Project Rest Recovery Empower is designed to be a refuge for victims of domestic violence and their children. Take a peek inside as our video series continues, highlighting entries in this year's #SolarDecathlonDesign Challenge: https://t.co/PA7gFB4e3D

[Brandon Winfrey (he/him) @brandonwinfrey]

So proud of this team! They are continuing their efforts to make their design a reality by engaging with local councils and state government.

[Jamali Kigotho @JamaliKigotho]

It was such an exciting opportunity to talk to
@FifthEstateAU about @monash_solardec's plans for the next coupe years and share some of our ideas from the past competition
#sustainability #solardecathlon #innovation https://t.co/9hBMYAxIBa

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

Excited to share that @FifthEstateAU wrote an article about MSDT highlighting our successes so far and our hopes hopes for the future as we head into the @Solar_Decathlon Build Challenge this year! #sustainabledesign #solardecathlon
https://t.co/S5Qnf6Qa1N

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

With the Solar Decathlon done for the year MSDT would like to send a massive thank you out to everyone who supported us over the last year! It's been a massive year for MSDT and we can't wait to see the team get up to bigger and better things in the future!
#SolarDecathlon

[Monash Engineering @monashengineers]

Congratulations to student team @monash_solardec for winning 3rd place in the US #solardecathlon Attached Housing division and for also winning the Cheerleader Award for their Terrific Team Spirit this weekend👏#designchallenge @MonashUni
https://t.co/6wIVGvtQSB

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

Congratulations to our Attached Housing team for winning 3rd place in their division and for also winning the Cheerleader Award for their Terrific Team Spirit!! Fantastic end to the competition weekend and we're so proud of all teams! 🎉🏆#solardecathlon #designchallenge

[Brandon Winfrey (he/him) @brandonwinfrey]

Such a privilege to work with @monash_solardec! I was moved to be gifted this 3D-printed model of one of their designs! They will continue working w/ Kara House to implement aspects of their design to help victims of domestic violence in Australia. @monashengineers @MonashCivil

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

The biggest event for MSDT is finally here - the Solar Decathlon Competition Event is this weekend!! Our teams are excited to be presenting live via Zoom to the jurors. The teams have been working incredibly hard, and we wish them all the best!
#SolarDecathlon #DesignChallenge

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

That's a wrap on the inaugural MSDT Industry Night!! We would like to thank everyone who came along to support our teams on Wednesday. It was fantastic to be able to showcase our projects and we loved being able to meet our industry partners in person! https://t.co/AFt5o1jTwu

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

MSDT has a lot to celebrate after a busy few weeks! Each division submitted their 20 minute presentations ahead of last night's successful Industry Night! We are counting down the days until the competition event #8daystogo #SolarDecathlon #DesignChallenge https://t.co/zOR8wMq9Rp

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

MSDT is beyond relieved to announce that each division submitted their Design Portfolio on time this week! This massive submission included the Design Narrative report detailing each aspect of the design with full reasoning behind all choices!
#SolarDecathlon #DesignChalllenge

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

✨MSDT INDUSTRY NIGHT✨
Join us online to see a showcase of the final designs, plus the chance to network and participate in a Q&A session! Register your attendance here to be sent a Zoom link closer to the event: https://t.co/XFGWUrPxPz

https://t.co/L8RRcJVHWp

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

✨DESIGN SNEAK PEEK✨
The USF team has designed a flexible family home that can re-shape to fit a family's changing lifestyle, whilst also incorporating nature amongst the urban surroundings. #SolarDecathlon #SolarDecathlon2021 #DesignChallenge2021
https://t.co/avUn2886Fl

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

At MSDT, we are committed to equality for all, because we are all equal. This International Women's Day, MSDT is reflecting on all the powerful women in the team! We #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality and bias. #IWD2021 #EqualityForAll

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

✨DESIGN SNEAK PEEK✨
The ES team is designing an inclusive elementary school for all kids, including those with special needs (i.e. vision, hearing, mobility impairment, and high-functioning autism) #SolarDecathlon #SolarDecathlon2021 #DesignChallenge2021 https://t.co/u4CnKUT6DN

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

✨DESIGN SNEAK PEEK✨
See our latest design sneak peek for the AH division. The team is designing a crisis shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence. #SolarDecathlon #SolarDecathlon2021 #DesignChallenge2021 https://t.co/rUEOEqJ5h5

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

MSDT is excited to announce that all three of our teams were selected as finalist teams! As one of 63 finalists, our teams will present to industry-recognized jurors at the virtual Solar Decathlon Competition Event on April 15–19, 2021. #solardecathlon #designchallenge2021

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

We are very excited to share the Brains Matter Podcast about MSDT, with three of our team members and hosted by The Ordinary Guy has now been released!!
Check out the Podcast and Facebook page below:
https://t.co/5N4OONTqJO
https://t.co/SrMYPFaXDd
https://t.co/o9tpiYB1NX

[Monash Solar Decathlon Team @monash_solardec]

Our Suburban Single-Family division, who came first place in the Solar Decathlon competition last year, have been invited to speak about their bushfire resilient, net-zero energy home design at the EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) Summit 3 October.