Images: Lumenhaus
Virginia Tech’s solar house, Lumenhaus, which won the Solar Decathlon in Madrid, Spain, by showing how its design can contribute to helping the environment while offering a comfortable living style has returned to campus.
The house will be open for tours starting Friday, Sept. 3 through Oct. 1. The hours are Mondays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tours are free and are open to the public. Virginia Tech Lumenhaus is located on the outer Drillfield, which is between the Drillfield and the Wright House.
Parking information:
Burruss Hall, Hancock Hall, and Drillfield (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
Free parking is available in Perry Street Lot 1, 3, 4, and 6 near Prices Fork Road with a visitor’s pass. A visitor’s pass may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Visitor Information Center, located on Southgate Drive.
Burruss Hall, Hancock Hall, and Drillfield (after 5 p.m.)
Free parking is available around the Drillfield with a visitor’s pass from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. No pass is necessary on the Drillfield after 8 p.m. or on weekends. Parking is also available in Perry Street Lot 1, 3, 4 and 6 near Prices Fork Road.
Find more parking information online or call (540) 231-3200.
