As an alumni and architecture fan I�m excited that Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand�s capital city, has been selected as one of 20 university teams to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 � the only entry, ever, from the southern hemisphere.
The First Light house channels the essence of the iconic �Kiwi bach� � a focus on recreation, socialisation, and outdoor living. As primarily a summer destination, life at the bach takes place as much outside, on large decks and patios, as it does inside. Our house brings these ideals of bach life into a contemporary setting, providing a permanent residence where recreation and social activities are united with environmentally sound technologies.Here are a couple of videos and pics highlighting this impressive project. And what a kick start to practice your career this way!
More available at http://firstlighthouse.ac.nz
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