In its third episode, Solar Machines explores Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, masterplanned by Foster + Partners, redefines how cities in extreme climates can live with the sun. At its core stands the
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The second episode of Solar Machines takes us to Paris, on the Île Seguin, where La Seine Musicale by Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines turns architecture into a kinetic dialogue with the sun. At the heart of this cultural landmark
The first episode of Solar Machines features the CERN Science Gateway in Geneva, designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Conceived as both a cultural landmark and an environmental manifesto, it embodies the dialogue between
The International Energy Agency PVPS Task 15 has launched a global survey on education and training in solar architecture and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). This initiative maps university programs
The first day of the course took place at the Fernfachhochschule (FFHS), focusing on the principles and theory and current challenges of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Participants were welcomed into an engaging learning environment that combined expert-led presentations
The Solarchitecture – Essentials course, held in the vibrant city of Madrid, brought together 15 passionate professionals from across the architecture, glass and academic sectors. Over the course of three days, participants explored
The “BIPV Status Report 2024”, developed by SUPSI in collaboration with the Becquerel Institute, aims to provide actionable insights and guidance for stakeholders across the industry, from...
The building skin surfaces represent a vast potential for decentralising renewable energy investments and...
In architectural project development and real estate investments, accessing comprehensive information is...
Currently, outwardly inclined photovoltaic modules are particularly in vogue. In today's competition projects they are integrated as parapet strips, facade panels...
