Photovoltaics as building skin: has its time come?5 November 2021ProductsGerman architect Peter Kuczia says it is time to embrace the much-maligned aestheticGerman architect Peter Kuczia says it is time to embrace the much-maligned aestheticRegion: EuropeMore: Solar panelsSustainablityAestheticsClimate actionSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyClimate emergencyBuilding Exposed PhotovoltaicsGermanyStephen Cousins
In association with BauderIntroducing BioSOLAR14 October 2015ProductsFinally, a combined photovoltaics and green roof systemFinally, a combined photovoltaics and green roof systemRegion: United KingdomMore: Green roofSolar powerPhotovoltaicsSedum roofSustainablity
In association with Serge FerrariPushing the envelope: Making PV facades safer3 May 2021ProductsRenewable energy centre in Lucerne features Stamisol Safe One breather membranesRenewable energy centre in Lucerne features Stamisol Safe One breather membranesRegion: EuropeMore: Serge FerrariBreather membranesFire safetyRegulations and complianceEnvelope designBuilding integrated photovoltaicsRenewable energy
‘Invisible’ photovoltaics on steel standing seam roof2 December 2024Products‘Invisible’ Velario solar roof gains traction among UK architects‘Invisible’ Velario solar roof gains traction among UK architectsRegion: EuropeMore: VelarioPassivhausSolarRoofingSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Community-wide test of home energy storage batteries26 July 2017ProductsEU-funded research under way in NottinghamEU-funded research under way in NottinghamRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable powerNottinghamPhotovoltaicsGreen energy
Google reaches for the sun8 January 2016ProductsCalculate your building's solar potentialCalculate your building's solar potentialRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Energy efficiencyTechnologyPV roof panelsPhotovoltaicsWhere people liveSolar powerGoogle
Google brings solar power calculator Project Sunroof to Germany19 May 2017ProductsProperty owners see if they would benefit from PVProperty owners see if they would benefit from PVRegion: EuropeMore: Solar powerPhotovoltaicsGreen energySustainabilityTechnology
In association with BauderBauder launches BioSOLAR19 February 2016ProductsNew integrated green roof and PV system on displayNew integrated green roof and PV system on displayRegion: United KingdomMore: RoofingGreen roofPhotovoltaicsSustainabilityBiodiversity
Solar textile for building exteriors gives power dressing new meaning28 September 2022ProductsPower-generating textiles will dress buildings in sustainable outfitsPower-generating textiles will dress buildings in sustainable outfitsRegion: EuropeMore: Solar powerPhotovoltaicsTentechPauline van DongenClimate emergencyTextilesDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsSustainable architecture
FarmED, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire18 May 2023BuildingsTimothy Tasker Architects for Cotswold SeedsTimothy Tasker Architects for Cotswold SeedsRegion: SouthMore: Timothy Tasker ArchitectsSouthOxfordshireChipping NortonRIBA Regional Awards 2023PhotovoltaicsInsulationSustainable architectureEducation
Train station trials of solar bricks tempt Network Rail into energy-gathering role24 September 2021ProductsStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleRegion: United KingdomMore: University of ExeterBuild SolarClimate actionSustainable architectureArupNetwork RailHS2PhotovoltaicsDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsClimate emergency
PV panels double as privacy screens12 March 2019BuildingsGlitter takes the place of black goldGlitter takes the place of black goldRegion: LondonMore: HCL ArchitectsFulhamHomesPhotovoltaicsInfillDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureEnergy efficiencyTechnology