Solar-Decathlon Project

2009 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon s·ky blue team chooses Epiphany Foam Insulation

When the University of Kentucky solar decathlon team - s·ky blue - designed their LEED Platinum home to compete in the 2009 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, they chose Epiphany Foam Insulation to insulate and sound proof their house. The students, tomorrow's engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs, knew that in order to build the most d energy-efficient and livable solar-powered house they would need to use insulation that was an air barrier. Minimizing air leakage in the building structure dramatically saved the teams energy usage –a critical factor when trying to build a "net-zero" energy house. The team also used spray foam for its sound absorptive properties to deaden the sound of mechanical devices to well below 48dB.

To find out more about the solar decathlon and team s·ky blue visit: www.solardecathlon.org