The Engineering Place @ Solar House: Tours!
Take a guided tour of the Solar House to learn about renewable energy, sustainable design, and energy-efficient home technology.
Are you curious about renewable energy and its tremendous potential? To celebrate NC State Energy Week, we are offering guided tours of the Solar House, exploring its innovative design and discussing the various sustainable features incorporated into the building. Witness firsthand how solar panels, passive heating and cooling systems, and energy-efficient appliances work together to create an environmentally friendly living space. Tours will start every hour, on the hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the last tour starting at 4:00 p.m. No registration is required. The Solar House is next to the McKimmon Conference Center at the corner of Western Blvd. and Gorman Street. Parking is free. The Solar House address is 1201 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606.
