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Research Houses Focus On Energy Efficiency, Healthful Environment
Sep 13, 2011
At first glance, the two houses going up at The University of Texas at Tyler campus appear just like any other. They have brick exterior, glass windows, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. But appearances can be deceiving. The two houses near the west entrance of the campus are research houses paid for with grant funds from the Governor's Emerging Technology Fund... [More]
HOUSES TO AID STUDENTS, RESEARCH
Sep 13, 2011
Dirt and dust blow around Kevin Murray, junior construction management major, as work continues on the two new research homes on the corner of Campus Drive and Patriot Avenue.
The long process of building the two houses is beginning to wrap up while Murray directs the completion of the home’s interior design. Students will be able to use the two homes to study the effects energy efficiency methods have on households. [More]
Research Houses Focus On Energy Efficiency, Healthful Environment
Sep 13, 2011
At first glance, the two houses going up at The University of Texas at Tyler campus appear just like any other. They have brick exterior, glass windows, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. But appearances can be deceiving. The two houses near the west entrance of the campus are research houses paid for with grant funds from the Governor's Emerging Technology Fund... [More]
Framing Completed on Both Houses
Aug 1, 2011
Both houses have been sheet-rocked and are ready for the interior trim, painting, etc. [View Photos]
Progress on TxAIRE House #1 Continues
Jul 21, 2011
Construction on TxAIRE Home #1 has made great progress over the past month. The post-tension slab has been completed and the framing of the house is near completion. [View Photos]
Breaking Ground on TxAIRE House #1
Jun 21, 2011
The TxAIRE House #1 has officially started. TxAIRE House #1 will be constructed to provides baseline data and host technology “retrofit” studies. Ultimately this home will be 50% more energy efficient than existing homes. [View Photos]
TxAIRE Research and Demonstration Houses
Jun 2, 2011
The TxAIRE Research and Demonstration Houses are coming to the UT Tyler campus! TxAIRE will be building two state of the art houses for conducting research and showcasing readily availble technologies from Texas companies. You can find more information about the houses on the TxAIRE Houses page.