Timelapse video of DesertSol home shows construction progress

UNLV students are building the ultimate desert home. Read about the home's features in this team update.

Solar Decathlon 2013 team member creates clock for solar home using burnt scrap pieces.

Why is UNLV's Solar Decathlon Team going to win the prestigious competition? Hear from members on what sets the team apart.

Fixing gourmet meals in an ultra-energy-efficient home requires careful consideration of kitchen appliances.

UNLV's Solar Decathlon team begins construction on solar-powered prototype home to compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013

More than 50 students will attempt to break the nationwide record of 1,655 boxes, currently held by BYU

Learn about some of the cool features of DesertSol, UNLV’s entry in the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

Team UNLV’s design for an ultra-efficient home gets high marks in the highly competitive Solar Decathlon. Check out the plans at First Friday.

Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez recognized for influence in the classroom and commitment to undergraduate students.

The new director of the School of Architecture’s Downtown Design Center on sustainable urban design and the propensity of architects to wear black clothing.

What you see on the Las Vegas Strip isn’t built to last and that's OK, says Glenn NP Nowak, architecture professor and coordinator of the hospitality design program.