Italy/France's 100 percent solar home entry for the 2012 Solar Decathlon
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The modern Astonyshine design is focused around a freestone structure
Astonyshine is a modern reinterpretation of the classic Mediterranean villa
The prototype will feature a concentrated solar system that combines photovoltaic and thermal technologies
Astonyshine is a modern reinterpretation of the classic Mediterranean villa
The solar energy system is designed to meet all of the house's energy needs
It's envisaged that the interior design would be made from recycled materials
A prototype of the Astonyshine home will be built during the final phase of the Solar Decathlon
The modern Astonyshine design is focused around a freestone structure which offers promising sustainability and energy efficiency
The prototype will feature a concentrated solar energy system that combines photovoltaic and thermal technologies
Article Summary
Italy and France have joined forces to create the "Astonyshine" 100 percent solar home concept as part of the 2012 Solar Decathlon Europe. The international competition is open to universities from around the globe and promotes research into the development of efficient housing. Astonyshine is a modern reinterpretation of the classic Mediterranean villa, and is the result of the combined efforts from Polytechnic of Bari (Italy), University of Ferrara (Italy), Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Architecture Paris-Malaquais (France) and Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (France).
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