Who We Are
The Missouri University of Science and Technology Solar House Design Team empowers future generations to build a more sustainable world. Formerly, every two years a multidisciplinary team of undergraduate students designs and constructs a solar-powered home, collaborating with faculty and industry advisers to ensure a successful design. The Team provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge and innovation skills regarding the integration of architecture and technology with dwelling space design and function. They learn how to collaborate in a team environment and gain hands-on experience in design and construction. Other skills such as product development, marketing, and financial management are developed through administrative duties necessary to run the Team, further preparing members for future leadership roles in industry.
Currently, our team competes in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition – where our team of undergraduate students from various STEAM fields design a home specifically for a specified area, considering residents’ way of living, HOA protocols, and environmental factors. We partner with organizations that seek to provide sustainable housing through all of life’s challenges – accessible, affordable, sustainable.
What We Do
The Missouri S&T Solar House Design Team competed in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon from 2002 – 2025. From 2002 – 2017, our team participated in the competition’s build challenge. From 2018 – 2025, our team participated in the competition’s design challenge. This was an annual event that challenges collegiate teams to design 100% solar-powered houses that are marketable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient. The winning designs blended innovation, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and efficiency. This competition monitored the start-to-finish design process, encouraging team members to reach out to donors and sponsors to obtain necessary funds and materials. Unfortunately, the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Competition came to an end last year as a result of lack of funding. Our team is very grateful for all of the experiences the competition has brought us and strives to grow the relationships we have built. Starting a new chapter in 2025, our team will be participating in the National Association of Home Builder’s Student Competition! This competition defines new goals and strategies our team is excited to be challenged with. You can learn more about this year’s competition here.
Mission Statement
The Missouri University of Science and Technology Solar House Team seeks to better the University, community, and environment by uniting students and advisers of diverse backgrounds and skill sets to design 100% solar-powered homes that are marketable, affordable, and efficient. This experiential learning opportunity allows students to collaborate in a team environment to gain skills that build upon the foundation of in-class curriculum and will help them succeed as leaders in their respective industries, while promoting sustainable development, designing for the future, and inspiring others to do the same.
2025 – 2026 Executive Members
2024 – 2025 Executive Members
2023-2024 Executive Members
Make a Donation
Solar House is beyond thankful for our sponsors and their continued support to our team. These homes were possible because of our sponsors’ contributions, whether they were monetary, physical, or time donations. Every donation contributed to Solar House is very appreciated and helps us design and compete in the U.S Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon each year – taking us each one step closer to accomplishing our goals.