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History of Solar V
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Solar House 5  


Solar V was erected in 1978 on the MIT campus and used as an experimental studio/classroom by the Department of Architecture. Unlike the first four solar houses, Solar V did not require mechanical equipment such as solar collectors, pumps or fans: all elements of solar heating were incorporated into the building materials.

Image: Calvin Campbell, the MIT News Office, and the MIT Museum    







Department of Energy
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Solar Decathlon