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This latest edition delves into the integration of photovoltaic technology within architectural designs, showcasing a range of remarkable...
Archi 3 2024 – The State of Solar

12 June 2024

View from the inside. Adaptive solar facade “Solskin” located outside of the office of the NEST unit HiLo. Image: Roman Keller.

What’s “Archi”

Founded in 1998, Archi is Switzerland’s largest Italian-language magazine for designers, architects, engineers, institutions, actors and players from the building sector. With a circulation of 3,500 copies, the magazine offers bimonthly articles and in-depth reports on architecture, engineering and urban planning, and raises awareness of topics related to building culture.
The magazine is published by espazium – Editions for Building Culture, based in Zurich.

 

Issue 3-2024 of Archi has just been released

Focus of this publication is the theme of solar architecture. This latest edition delves into the integration of photovoltaic technology within architectural designs, showcasing a range of remarkable projects that blend aesthetics with technology.
Solar architecture exemplifies an innovative- approach to building design, where solar installations are appropriately incorporated into the architectural concept, providing renewable energy producing renewable energy at no expense to the built environment. Issue 3-2024 of Archi highlights several exemplary Swiss projects, showcasing diverse and inspiring approaches to exploit the solar potential of building surfaces.

 

Key topics of this issue include:

  • Case Studies: a detailed analysis of projects that exemplify the feasibility of integrating photovoltaic technology into an architectural project.
  • Interviews with experts: insights from professionals who are at the forefront of solar architecture.
  • Technological Innovations: an exploration of the latest advancements in photovoltaic materials and their applications.
  • An editorial addressing the issue of climate change and its impact on our environment and how the building sector can contribute to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

 

By dedicating this issue to solar architecture, Archi continues to inspire and inform its readers about the future of sustainable building practices. Issue 3-2024 of “Archi” is now available. For more information and to subscribe, visit the magazine’s official website.

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