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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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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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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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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New Campus Franklin University Switzerland

The new campus of Franklin University is characterized by two distinct architectonic blocks, with...

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In a nutshell – Winery Obrecht

The building is located in the village of Jenins, three wings enclose the new centre of the winery which are topped with an integrated PV roof...

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House within Garden

The south-facing slope of almost 400 sqm is 60% clad with Eternit Sunskin Roof photovoltaic modules. The bottom four rows incorporate incorporate hybrid panels (PVT) that...

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High-rise H1 – Zwhatt Site

The filigree metal facade features a photovoltaic system with colour-coated solar modules integrated into the parapet cladding...

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PlusEnergy building in Pedevilla

The intent of the owners was to achieve a synthesis between energy saving, renewable energy production, ecology and health. It was...

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Kita Wundernasa

The building capitalizes on the steep slope of the land to be set up on two levels. The lower level is oriented towards the street with the public entrance and the school restaurant...

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