Show Thumbnails Show Captions  What will the home of the future
look like? Cutting-edge technologies are on display this week in
19 full-sized models at the Solar Decathlon, a biannual college
competition.   A charging station that powers a pedelec
(electric bike), a walkway that heats your home, and a bathroom
that doubles as a shelter in storms. Oh, and don't forget the
edible walls and move-able rooms.  These cutting-edge ideas for
the home of the future are now on display in 19 full-sized
models at this year's Solar Decathlon in Irvine, Calif. The
biennial competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE), challenges college students worldwide to build an
affordable, attractive and efficient solar-powered house.  The
modern models, like something out of Dwell magazine, aren't just
high-tech wonders. They also showcase simple energy-saving
solutions such as LEDs (light emitting diodes) and efficient
appliances. For homeowners trying to make do with small spaces,
they feature multipurpose furnit