Per our last meeting we have even more questions in regards to the selection of the materials in which to build box B and C. We will take the information provided by the current set of drawing that we have available and get pricing for both steel and wood framed additions. The CM TEAM consisting [...]

HVAC / Mechanical Team Team Members: Bill Mahon, Petter Schmidt, Dylan Short, Jonathan Auman, Joshua Lessard To all DSH classmates, the HVAC / Mechanical team is preparing to implement two main systems into DSH. We are researching and designing for a micro-duct system and electric radiant floor heating system. We are always open to new ideas if anyone has [...]

We have a great class working through the existing plans for the Smarthouse project, and everyone will soon be posting on the blog. Welcome to all, and feel free to chime in at any time; we really want to make this a platform for discussion to happen.

The following is from the Westphal College News, Events and Announcements: The Annual Design Charrette is April 1st through April 4th and will ask students to take part in a creative challenge with the theme PATHS, PORTALS AND PLACES: RETHINKING THE DREXEL CAMPUS. The students will engage the Drexel master planning process and will have [...]

Drexel Smart House was highlighted in the "Drexel Makes Major Climate Commitment" article of the Winter 2011 issue of DrexelLink. DrexelLink is a newsletter that is sent to the entire Drexel Community each term for the purpose of informing the Drexel community of the constant changes and improvements going on around the University.