Solaris #7 – throwback to May 2023

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…

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The sustainable potential of media facades

Interview with Valentin Spiess, Founder and Chairman of IART - a studio for media architectures. The main difference between a traditional facade and...

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Megaslate becomes TeraSlate

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...

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ENHANCE Project

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...

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Solaris #2 – throwback to September 2018

Architects like to hide solar installations behind roof edges or layers of paint. This thematic notebook wants to go further. It asks...

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In a nutshell – A solar shield at the Schorenmatte football field

This 50-metre long and 3-metre wide PV canopy unites all the building's functions under a uniform shield...

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Solaris #1 – throwback to January 2018

A real revolution is taking place. For the first time, the Solaris residential building combines the high living standards of Zurich architects with...

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Three flats in Bouchs

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...

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Fire protection and photovoltaic facades

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...

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In a nutshell – Retrofit of SUVA Zurich

The dark blue PV modules, installed as part of the overall renovation of the building, are custom-made and blend inconspicuously into the facade...

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