In the era of ecological transition, the architectural discourse is increasingly called upon to reimagine the role of energy within the built environment. Yet, many practitioners continue to perceive energy efficiency — particularly photovoltaics — not as a creative catalyst, but rather as a technical constraint. This perception hampers the full exploration of the rich potential offered by recent technological advancements and the growing synergy among disciplines.
Solar energy, far from being a purely functional component, holds the capacity to become an expressive material and a generator of architectural form. The integration possibilities now available — remarkable in their material quality, flexibility, and aesthetic potential — remain largely untapped due to a lack of cultural and design awareness. It is therefore essential to foster a renewed vision in which energy is no longer seen as an isolated parameter, but as a core element of a contemporary architectural language rooted in interdisciplinary intelligence.
To engage architects meaningfully, communication must adopt a language that resonates with the architectural profession: a cultivated, layered discourse that highlights the virtuous interplay between form, technology, and sustainability. Only through a systemic design approach — one that extends from conceptual genesis to construction detail — can the true architectural value of solar integration be recognized and embraced.
The principal objective of this website is to catalyze a paradigm shift, redirecting the focus from mere technology to the architectural essence of solar design. Through built examples, project narratives, and exemplary case studies, www.solarchitecture.ch seeks to demonstrate the feasibility and richness of solar buildings that unite aesthetic excellence, technical innovation, and environmental responsibility. By placing architecture at the forefront, the platform encourages both architects and clients to adopt new construction paradigms — ones grounded in an integrated and conscious approach to sustainability.
