A: I joined the solar decathlon team because the 'Energy-Water Nexus' theme of the application was right in line with my research on integrated thermal energy and water storage systems for residential houses. I was also very interested in learning more about … From an engineering standpoint, it is my job to oversee the effort on designing and building the house's mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems. I have worked extensively on the HVAC and …