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The next SOL(AR)CHITECTURE Essentials course, taking place in Rotterdam on 18–19 September 2026, offers an interactive learning experience combining expert lectures
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
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
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
Check out the video presentation of the ‘Polis’ project. It's the last of the five projects featured in the docu-film ‘Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics’, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Applied Sustainability in the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the European Seamless-PV project.
Check out the video presentation of the ‘Doragno Castle’ project. It's the fourth of five projects featured in the docu-film ‘Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics’, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Applied Sustainability in the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the European Seamless-PV project.
Check out the video presentation of the ‘New Campus Franklin University Switzerland’ project. It's the third of five projects featured in the docu-film ‘Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics’, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Applied Sustainability in the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the European Seamless-PV project.
Check out the video presentation of the ‘Kita Wundernasa’ project. It's the second of five projects featured in the docu-film ‘Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics’, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Applied Sustainability in the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the European Seamless-PV project.
Check out the video presentation of ‘Lo Scudo di Stabio’ project. It's the first of five projects featured in the docu-film ‘Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics’, produced by SUPSI
SOLARCHITECTURE is pleased to announce the official launch of the docu-film “Energy and design: building with integrated photovoltaics”, produced by SUPSI – Institute for Sustainability Applied to the Built Environment (ISAAC) – as part of the European Seamless-PV project. The film, produced in partnership with ISPLORA, is available online, in its entirety and divided into thematic episodes
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...
A real revolution is taking place. For the first time, the Solaris residential building combines the high living standards of Zurich architects with...
Photovoltaic shading devices (PVSDs) protect buildings from direct solar radiation and overheating while...
Retrofitting the heritage buildings (listed or not) is a complex task due to legal, financial, and technical barriers. The decision makers often lack a...
This publication reveals the existence of other noteworthy buildings in and around Basel that generate electricity from the sun. They are renovations and new buildings of different sizes...
On the 10th of May, a course was held for municipalities, planners and professionals on the subject of the...
The BIPV facade cladding system developed under the BIPVBOOST project was named ePIZ. It consists of a composite element, obtained by...
The "Indian BIPV Report 2022: Status and Roadmap" has been developed by SUPSI-ISAAC and...
Unlike standalone PV utility systems and rooftop solar systems, the penetration of the BIPV sector in the market requires direct renewable...
The real estate sector in India is the second-highest employment generator in India after the agriculture sector. In the coming...
The “Indian BIPV Report 2022: Status and Roadmap” has been developed by SUPSI-ISAAC and CSIR-NIIST. It...
The BIPV design of the project includes a photovoltaic roof integrated system and a photovoltaic enclosure integrated system. These.....
When the sun shines on it, the most beautiful solar module ever made shines in an infinite range of colours. After a long period of planning and implementation, the Office for...
The main design concept of our house is adapting the Emirati culture and their housing ideas by upgrading it with modern techniques that ...
To preserve the cultural landscape in the Alps and reach the ambitious climates targets will only be possible if we intensify our efforts in the...
When renovating existing buildings, the energy retrofit of building envelopes is often implemented. Typically, this intervention is considered by building owners...
The execution of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) facades with black and blue conventional modules has represented a first step of innovation...
Construction industry is embracing Extended Reality (XR) to improve efficiency, collaboration and safety, as well as to enhance client experience. Extended Reality is a broad concept...
In the Alps, air is fresh and clear and the efficiency of solar installations high. This special edition examines the compatibility of photovoltaic modules with the mountain landscape...
This article introduces chapter 1 "Evolution of BIPV in 40 years: architecture, technology & costs" of the BIPV Status Report 2020 "Building...
Something is happening within the Swiss architecture schools. More and more faculties are having their students design with energy and environment in mind. They no longer...
The competitiveness is defined as “the fact of being able to compete successfully with other companies, countries, organizations, etc...
Integrating PV in building skin today requires an accurate performance assessment in accordance with construction norms and PV standards...
To optimize the production of solar panels, one of the most investigated aspect is the relation between solar yield with orientation...
Shading reduces PV efficiency and could cause safety issues triggered by different levels of current in the solar cells. In case of partial shading...
The paradigm of sustainability and the increasing demand of nearly zero energy and plus energy buildings are rapidly transforming building skin...
The BIPV market in Europe is in a transition. The past decades of a slowly emerging BIPV market have been characterized by the original...
Quite often there is a tendency to avoid the use of photovoltaics because it is believed that it costs significantly more than traditional building...
On 5 July 2019, the sustainability institute applied to the built environment of SUPSI, with the support from the Federal Office of Energy (SFOE)...
Why hasn’t more building-integrated PV (BIPV) been installed throughout the world? The simplest answer is that a PV module does not architecture...
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