The Province of Alberta
Alberta is a land-locked province in the prairie region of Canada. Alberta sits between the province of British Columbia and Saskatchewan, under the Northwest Territories and right above the state of Montana. The landscapes range from the Rocky Mountains to the prairies, the badlands to the boreal forest. The province is also rich in natural resources such as forestry, oil, and plenty of fertile soil.

Who’s Involved?
 Calgary Skyline The 2013 team is made up of students from the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University, all located in the City of Calgary in southern Alberta. All three post-secondary institutions have come together to collaborate and share the common goal of developing a house that fits the needs of workers and their families living in remote communities. Each post-secondary institution brings students with unique and beneficial skills to the table, ultimately creating a strong team.

The University of Calgary
 University of Calgary Logo The students participating from the University of Calgary come from the Faculty of Environmental Design, Schulich School of Engineering, and the Haskayne School of Business.

The Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS) is a non-departmentalized, graduate level faculty currently offering innovative Master’s degrees in Architecture, Environmental Design (Thesis) and Environmental Design (Planning), as well as a PhD. The interdisciplinary nature of EVDS is dependent upon admitting students from a wide range of backgrounds.

The Schulich School of Engineering has been involved in the Solar Decathlon since Team Alberta first competed in 2009 and involves students who are involved in the engineering aspects of alternative energy systems, sustainable communities, solid-state lighting and human development, electrical transmission, and system planning operations. The Haskayne School of Business involves students from Marketing, Operation Management, Accounting, Business and Finance.

Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University Logo Mount Royal University students come from backgrounds in Interior Design, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Business, and Information Design. These students bring knowledge on construction drawing and design of technological components, identify relevant issues and problem in PR Management, facilitate public relations events, branding, public engagement, and develop strategic communications plans.