The use by the Aggie Solar Decathlon team of cypress wood in its competition solar home was cited in a story appearing in the current issue of Building Products Digest.
“The cypress really gave our home a distinct appearance,” said Pliny Fisk, the Texas A&M architecture professor who spearheaded the Aggie Solar Decathlon initiative. He said many visitors to the Aggie solar home complimented the team’s use of cypress in its entry.
The story, “Cypress Shines: Starring Role in Solar Homes” by Karen Debats, is available online at
http://www.building-products.com/readArticles.aspx?ID=2182
