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The team behind the Virginia Tech Lumenhaus has received a 2012 AIA Honor Award for Architecture from the American Institute of Architects.

This marks the first time a university team has been given the honor, according to the school.

The solar house, which was designed and built by faculty and students, provides all the amenities of a modern home while drawing no outside electricity.

In June 2010, the solar house won the Solar Decathlon Europe competition in Spain. It also received first place honors in the architecture category for that event.

The house is on the Tech campus and is open for tours by appointment.