Building Energy Innovation Competition

When

5:30 – 2 p.m., April 25 – 27, 2025

The University of Arizona and the Institute for Energy Solutions are delighted to invite all previous Solar Decathlon collegiate student teams to participate in the 2025 Building Energy Innovation Competition, taking place at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona from April 25-27, 2025. This challenge focuses on creating highly efficient, low-carbon building designs that address critical issues such as existing building retrofits, community impact, affordability, and resilience. Categories for this competition are:

  • Single-Family Housing
  • Multifamily Building
  • Education Building
  • Open Commercial

We strongly encourage teams to participate and bring their innovative expertise to this exciting event. Join us in the pursuit to help shape the future of zero-energy residential and commercial buildings. This is your opportunity to push the boundaries of sustainability and energy efficiency and contribute to the development of tomorrow's buildings today!

Registration will open soon!

Questions about this event contact Jennifer Garcia at jennyj@arizona.edu