Architect Cabrera reflected on the lessons learned during the 2015 Solar Decathlon competition and the contributions made by La Casa Uruguaya the discussion on sustainable social housing.
During the presentation, the professor discussed ways to achieve maximum comfort without compromising the bioclimatic principles that ensure minimal reliance on artificial systems.
La Casa Uruguaya, designed by students and faculty from all of the university’s schools, was the winner of the 2015 Solar Decathlon. It is a prototype for affordable, sustainable housing powered by renewable solar energy.