Within the framework of the BIPVdSHADING project, an innovative dynamic photovoltaic shading device was engineered and and manufactured, combining the functions of renewable electricity...
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Countless roofs and façades in urban areas are suitable for photovoltaic systems. But a strong solar expansion is not just a question of quantity, the quality and thus the design is also…
Interview with Valentin Spiess, Founder and Chairman of IART - a studio for media architectures. The main difference between a traditional facade and...
The technological advance of the TeraSlate solar module is based on the world's largest solar cell G12 at present. The cell offers more power in the same area. By using more...
The project dealt with indoor and outdoor testing, with a detailed characterization of the modules in the laboratory and the measurement of of the energy production of coloured versus reference modules in the...
Architects like to hide solar installations behind roof edges or layers of paint. This thematic notebook wants to go further. It asks...
This 50-metre long and 3-metre wide PV canopy unites all the building's functions under a uniform shield...
A real revolution is taking place. For the first time, the Solaris residential building combines the high living standards of Zurich architects with...
It's barely recognisable at first glance, but the facade of this modern apartment building produces electricity. The matt-brown photovoltaic modules are integrated horizontally per floor, including the...
Photovoltaic facades may in future cover up to 10 per cent of Switzerland's electricity needs. Switzerland is one of the countries with the most experience...
