Solar has never looked so good! Building-integrated photovoltaic systems are the sustainable architecture of the future and offer aesthetic possibilities for well-designed energy production. At ENVELON, we transform long-term building science expertise into professional BIPV construction projects and solar architecture.
Its special feature is the use of the same, horizontally laid standard solar panels both on the south-facing roof and façade. Glass openings in the form of a winter garden with south-facing windows emphasize the solar-active energy of the building and its function as a touristic visitor center with gastronomy.
Once it's completed in 2017, the Copenhagen International School in Denmark will feature the world's largest solar facade. The more than 12,000 colored solar panels, integrated directly into the building's structure and glass, will produce half the energy needs of the school (around 300 megawatt hours per year).
The passive solar design of the BIPV system ensures that the living space is well-insulated. Depending on the season, the intermediate area regulates the solar radiation and heating, allowing natural ventilation of the rooms according to outdoor temperatures and weather as well as an active and passive use of solar energy.
They serve as an insulating energetic buffer zone and reduce the thermal heat loss of the building. The passive solar design of the BIPV system ensures that the living space is well-insulated.
The solar façade installed to this building is strictly gridded and completely covered with photovoltaics. Both the spandrel bands and the vertical wall sections integrated between the windows are made of the same ENVELON PV elements with standard dimensions.