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.
At the heart of the project lies the innovative concept of the Solar Machine—architectural interventions that have moved beyond the mere integration of photovoltaic technology to become generative elements of architecture and
SOLARCHITECTURE is pleased to announce the official launch of the documentary film “Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics”, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Sustainability Applied to the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the
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