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Team of UNLV architecture students entering the Solar Decathlon

Posted at 6:59 PM, Mar 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-27 21:59:40-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Some of the best future architects in the world could be living right here in Las Vegas.

A team from UNLV will be entering a competition called the Solar Decathlon put on by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The goal is to build highly efficient and innovative buildings powered by renewable energy.

Their design imagines a healing home environment for veterans.

The contest begins on April 15.

For more information about the competition visit solardecathlon.gov.