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...
Implementing a photovoltaic installation is a first step towards shifting away from fossil fuels. To...
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…
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...
Architects like to hide solar installations behind roof edges or layers of paint. This thematic notebook wants to go further. It asks...
