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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CERN Science Gateway Building

Saturday 7 October 2023, in Geneva, CERN inaugurated the Science Gateway, their new centre dedicated to science education and dissemination designed by Renzo...

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5th Symposium Solar Architecture – Feedback

The fifth Symposium Solar Architecture was successfully held on the 26th of September. About 120...

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Switzerland’s first solar-powered cycle path

This innovative installation covers with a photovoltaic roof a section of cycle path over 200 metres long. It will...

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Paper Review of External Integrated Systems as PVSDs

Photovoltaic shading devices (PVSDs) protect buildings from direct solar radiation and overheating while...

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