Sustainable Housing at California
Engineering·Environmental/Sustainability·Community Service/Nonprofit·Research·Education
SHAC is a student organization that designs and builds sustainable homes, drawing on political, urban planning, architectural, and engineering theory. Members work on real construction projects focused on energy efficiency, affordability, and housing equity, including tiny houses, transitional homes, and community villages. Projects range from Solar Decathlon competitions to backyard housing programs for unhoused individuals. Members also consult with community partners and can take a related DeCal course.
Events They Host
Solar Decathlon 2021
SHAC competed with their HEARTH project (Hybrid Equitable and Resilient Transitional Home).
Solar Decathlon 2017
SHAC competed with their RISE project (Residential Inviting Stackable Efficient Home).
California Tiny House Student Competition
SHAC competed with THIMBY 1.0 and won second place at the first-ever iteration of this competition.