Switzerland is emerging as one of the most dynamic contexts in Europe for solar building materials and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). A new study developed
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Developed within the European research project MC2.0 – Mass Customization 2.0 for Integrated PV (MCDUE), a new study by SUPSI provides an overview of solar building material manufacturers in Europe and highlights
Designed by Studio Vacchini architetti following a competition, the Giubiasco waste-to-energy plant is considered one of the most emblematic works of contemporary industrial architecture
A new international report dedicated to education and training in solar architecture has been published within the framework of IEA PVPS Task 15. The report
Dix-sept pour cent - telle sera la part estimée de l'énergie solaire dans la consommation électrique suisse cette année. Nous devons non seulement atteindre les objectifs ambitieux du Conseil fédéral en matière d'énergie solaire, mais aussi
With SOL(AR)CHITECTURE - VOICES, the new initiative launched by SUPSI within the European project INPERSO, a fresh space for open reflection on the future of solar architecture has taken shape. Designed as a fast
The MC2.0 project (“Mass Customization 2.0 for Integrated PV”) is a Horizon Europe initiative aimed at accelerating the large-scale adoption of integrated photovoltaic (IPV) products through advanced manufacturing and mass‑customisation
The IPV-Conference is an international event dedicated to the integration of photovoltaics in the built environment and landscape. It brings together experts, designers, and researchers to share visions and innovations on how solar
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
On November 3 - 4, 2025, architects, engineers, and researchers will gather in Bern, Switzerland, for the Advance Building Skin Conference - one of Europe’s leading forums on building envelopes and facade
