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New York Institute of Technology: This house was organized into two halves: the "Green Machine" was a recycled shipping crate which contained the mechanical systems, including a hydrogen fuel cell. The "Blue Space" was the domestic half which contained the main living spaces.

A warning sign while waiting in line. This was the only house to use hydrogen energy.

This student-designed sofa had some sort of heating mechanism built into the backrest.

This was one of the few houses to incorporate a second level. The loft wasn't open to the public because it wasn't handicapped accessible (one of the contest regulations), but it did seem like a good use of space: the lower ceiling at the loft defined the dining area below.

View at the back of the house, with the "Blue Space" to the left, with the solar electric equipment. The bridge above leads to the "Green Machine roof to the right.

This guy was describing the hydrogen fuel cell used to store the energy. Unlike all the other houses, no batteries are required here. They get about 3 to 5 days backup power on a full charge.

Another view of the recycled shipping crate containing the mechanical - and hydrogen - systems. A few of the other teams also incorporated shipping crates into the design - taking advantage of the requirements needed to transport the house to Washington D.C.