The next SOL(AR)CHITECTURE Essentials course, taking place in Rotterdam on 18–19 September 2026, offers an interactive learning experience combining expert lectures
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Hortus is an energy-positive office building in Basel designed by Herzog & de Meuron as a fully integrated system combining architecture, materials, and energy strategies. The project is based on a compact timber structure with low embodied carbon and a holistic design approach aimed at minimizing
A two-day event exploring how photovoltaics are reshaping architecture, public space, and contemporary design culture.
Solaragentur has recently launched its new website, presenting its activities and initiatives in an updated and structured way. The platform serves as the central hub for key
Switzerland is emerging as one of the most dynamic contexts in Europe for solar building materials and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). A new study developed
Developed within the European research project MC2.0 – Mass Customization 2.0 for Integrated PV (MCDUE), a new study by SUPSI provides an overview of solar building material manufacturers in Europe and highlights
A new international report dedicated to education and training in solar architecture has been published within the framework of IEA PVPS Task 15. The report
Designed by Studio Vacchini architetti following a competition, the Giubiasco waste-to-energy plant is considered one of the most emblematic works of contemporary industrial architecture
Located in Fiesch (Valais), the new headquarters of endigo AG integrates photovoltaic louvers as an active architectural element. The photovoltaic modules are aligned with the facade grid, combining design and optimised solar exposure in an alpine
With SolarTalents 2026, the next generation of designers is invited to explore the role of solar energy as an integrated and meaningful component of the built environment. The competition, organised by Solar Agentur Schweiz within
