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Mission
Illinois Solar Decathlon seeks to lead innovation in design and technology to advance towards an environmentally sustainable future. We bridge the legacy of past Illinois competition projects to the development of future successful teams. For our existing homes, we ensure their continual usage as a research and outreach platform. On campus, we engage in projects and foster relationships to educate and develop our organization. Through our integrated approach, we aim to elevate the standard of Solar Decathlon and ensure a true contribution to green building.

Membership Benefits
Hands-on experience: Engaging in real projects using tools like Revit and diving into intricate mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural concepts in order to build and design net zero houses that translate directly to future success in sustainable design and engineering.
Industry Connections: Opportunity to network and learn from industry experts, professionals, mentors and partners.
Drive Impactful Change: Building net zero houses that get donated to the community and help the environment!

We recruit at the beginning of both Fall and Spring semesters. Keep an eye out on our website https://www.illinoissolardecathlon.com/home for recruitment info.