This essay examines the relationship between architecture and solar design, with a specific focus on Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). It argues that contemporary solar design should not function independently of architecture but rather be conceived as an integral part of it, encompassing both functional and aesthetic dimensions tailored to specific project types. If solar design solutions are to be integrated into architecture, they must align architecturally with each project’s unique requirements. To test this hypothesis, the article presents three contrasting case studies: a contemporary building, a restoration, and a public space intervention, analyzing the solar design strategies and their architectural impact. The article concludes with a reflection on the broader concept of integration, highlighting fundamental principles that link technology and architecture.
Three “dimensions” of solar architectures: design strategies and integration
Thomas Bisiani
Primo
2024-01-01
Abstract
This essay examines the relationship between architecture and solar design, with a specific focus on Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). It argues that contemporary solar design should not function independently of architecture but rather be conceived as an integral part of it, encompassing both functional and aesthetic dimensions tailored to specific project types. If solar design solutions are to be integrated into architecture, they must align architecturally with each project’s unique requirements. To test this hypothesis, the article presents three contrasting case studies: a contemporary building, a restoration, and a public space intervention, analyzing the solar design strategies and their architectural impact. The article concludes with a reflection on the broader concept of integration, highlighting fundamental principles that link technology and architecture.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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