Solar Decathlon 2011 Third Place and Third Place Overall: Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

Hear straight from the collegiate students from New Zealand's Victoria University of Wellington about their design and strategy behind their entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011.

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.