摘要
INTRODUCTION The NexusHaus is the entry for the U.S.Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 competition of the cross-cultural team The University of Texas at Austin(UT)and Technische Universität München(TUM).It demonstrates a,solar-powered and zero-water capable home designed for Central Texas.Its innovations serve as catalysts for change,leading the residential housing industry toward more sustain-able practices.NexusHaus offers homeowners the chance to directly participate in the energy economy,moving from energy consumers to becoming energy produc-ers.This potential source of rental income can be used to defray increasing property taxes.The energy and water concepts in NexusHaus make the house more market-able for property owners to a growing group of ideologically motivated people,who want to have a low-impact lifestyle.The target resident is also less interested in the total square footage of the unit but places a premium on location in a city where access to recreation and downtown is increasingly important.NexusHaus was recently voted“Best What’s Next in Austin Architecture”in this year’s The Austin Chronicle Best of Austin.
