LEAFHouse Solar Home

Photo courtesy Kaye Evans-Lutterodt/Solar Decathlon

Students from the University of Maryland drew inspiration form nature's ultimate solar collector when they designed this "LEAFHouse." The house was a second place winner at the Solar Decathlon in Washington DC.

Inside, this innovative solar house had a waterfall with a solution that absorbed moisture from the air. Dry air feels more comfortable, so there is less need for air conditioning.