Technical Resource Group (TRG)
The Technical Resource Group (TRG) comprises individuals who have previously participated in past Solar Decathlons, with expertise in net-zero-energy-water-waste buildings that are high performance, efficient, resilient and affordable. The TRG members bring this valuable experience to the Solar Decathlon India challenge while mentoring participating teams. Participating teams of the 2021-22 Challenge have access to the mentorship of TRG members throughout the competition. They provide high-level guidance, point out resources, and provide explanations to the teams. This year’s Technical Resource Group members are:
- All
- Community scale solutions
- Construction detailing
- Controls and operations
- Cost estimation
- Design for resilience
- HVAC Design
- Integration of e-mobility into buildings
- Lean construction and structural design
- Lighting and daylighting
- Passive design
- Rapid prototyping, making, using workshop tools
- Renewable energy design
- Water, including RWH, recycling, and annual calculations
- Whole building energy simulations