In 2018, 15 international teams of university students met for the first Solar Decathlon Middle East, a competition – organised Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) – to build the solar-powered home of tomorrow. Explore Team Virginia Tech’s winning “FutureHAUS Dubai”, as well as other smart designs at the DEWA Pavilion. Constructed from prefabricated “cartridges”, FutureHAUS Dubai thrives fully off the grid. From the solar roof to the temperature-buffering entryway, the home was designed to maximise efficiency and to provide plenty of futuristic touches. This compact eco-marvel gives visitors a peek at how we may live in the future.