http://www.design-buildsolar.com/ Design-BuildSolar is the first and most authoritative resource for architects, engineers and installers ready and willing to integrate PV into their overall design projects. en-GB mtopalov@design-buildsolar.com (Milan Topalov) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:46:38 GMT 120 http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/3.17kwp_redland_bipv_system_completed_in_the_uk5478/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss This UK-based building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) system was completed on behalf of Tony Dawkins, who was keen to involve renewable energy in the plans for his home. Mr. Dawkins decided on a 3.17kWp system consisting of 72 Redland Duoplain PV Tiles. By opting for a BIPV solution, he was able to fit the PV tiles fitting flush with the surrounding Duoplain concrete tiles in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing roof which also satisfied planning requirements. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:04:06 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/tribeca_green_325_north_end_avenue_new_york_city_ny/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss RELAB specializes in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Building Integrated Wind projects in urban settings. The company’s expertise in cutting-edge building technologies and large-scale energy modeling yields maximum design optimization for the most demanding environment. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:30:08 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/the_visionaire_70_little_west_street_new_york_city_ny/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss RELAB specializes in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Building Integrated Wind projects in urban settings. Our expertise in cutting-edge building technologies and large-scale energy modeling yields maximum design optimization for the most demanding environment. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:15:59 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/the_verdesian_on_the_park/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss The Verdesian on the park is the country’s first LEED Platinum-Certified residential building. The high-rise tower is located in the Battery Park City area of south-western Manhattan. It features façade-integrated photovoltaic at the mechanical bulkhead, with custom modules using blue polycrystalline cells. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:34:15 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/riverhouse_at_rockefeller_park/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss The Riverhouse at Rockefeller Park (One River Terrace) is a LEED Gold-Certified residential high-rise tower in the Battery Park City area of south-western Manhattan. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:30:12 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/head_office_for_the_federation_of_korean_industries_breaks_ground/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss U.S. architects Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture have now begun construction of Head Office for the Federation of Korean Industries. AS+GG won an international competition to design the tower in 2009. The building is scheduled to be completed in 2013. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:27:58 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/world_orienteering_champion_reveals_energyplus_house/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Simone Niggli-Luder, the multiple world champion in orienteering racing, is now residing in an EnergyPlus house, which was built to comply with the Minergie standard and produces more energy than it uses. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:40:06 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/scheuten_solar_gelsenkirchen/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Scheuten leads by example - on the 2,000 m² roof of its new manufacturing hall in Gelsenkirchen there is plenty of space for a high-performance photovoltaic generator. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:36:56 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/living_tomorrow_brussels_belgium/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss For the exterior of the Living Tomorrow entrance, Elegance 52 GF, curtain wall was specified with PVintegrated glazing. The built-in photovoltaics in the spectacular sun roof construction contribute largely to a reduced energy consumption and an abundance of natural light to the interior of the building. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:30:46 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/apartment_blocks_lyon_france/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Unused and south-oriented walls were given a new purpose and appearance by integrating opaque, crystalline modules, resulting in decreased energy consumption from the public network and eye-catching aesthetics. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:24:11 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/palmenhouse_munich/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss This greenhouse renovation project was undertaken by SAPA Solar. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:15:28 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/savoy_commerical_properties/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Savoy Commercial Properties, owner and manager of more than US$50 million commercial real estate properties in northern California, wanted a building-integrated photovoltaic solar roofing system based on silicon cells and single-ply membrane never before installed on a large scale commercial project. When it was first completed, this was the most technologically advanced solar installation in the U.S. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:17:50 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/ballarat_university/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss This project was undertaken at Ballarat University, SMB Campus in July 2005 – December 2006 for the client H.Troon (Builders) for Ballarat University. The main project goal was to design and install a vertical north facing 8.4kWp BIPV façade on a new educational building. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:58:57 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/4_times_square/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss This 48-storey building, developed by the Durst Organisation in New York City in the 1990s, demonstrates the use of BIPV technology in way of a curtain wall. Kiss + Cathcart architects were the consultants for the building tower’s state-of-the art, thin-film BIPV system, working in collaboration with Fox and Fowle architects for the base building. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:26:05 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/2.08kw_residential_system_installed_in_somerset/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss The Merrill family from Somerset replaced their roof in May 2006 with Solarcentury's C21e solar electric roof tiles. These tiles integrate seamlessly with normal roof tiles. Tue, 25 May 2010 12:04:37 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/solarcentury_bipv_installation_in_warwickshire/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Bob and Helen Hughes' home was re-roofed by solarcentruy with the installation of 36 C21e solar electric roof tiles, reducing 1,554kWh per year. The 1.86kWp new roof provides over 50% of the homes' electrical needs, powering the ground source heat pump, and saving 883kg of C02 emissions each year. Thu, 13 May 2010 09:52:34 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/romag_powerglaz_application_at_irish_lights/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss The headquarters building for the Commissioners of Irish Lights located at Dun Laoghaire Harbour in Co. Dublin, designed by Scott Tallon Walker Architects, features a sun shade feature utilising PowerGlaz laminates which provide sun heat and glare protection while also generating solar photovoltaic electricity. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:46:16 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/stromaufwaerts_energiepark_west_bipv_installation_in_austria/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Stromaufwärts has been the leading installer of photovoltaic systems in Austria for several years. The company has realized a great number of systems in Germany, Liechtenstein, Italy and Switzerland with its partner companies. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:16:58 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/mayland_seaside_hotel_china/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss The Mayland Seaside Hotel is designed to form an important centerpiece, and present an image of high-end, modern, sophisticated Five Star business hotel.  The architecture of the hotel not a style that can be instantly recognized, but architecture that emerges through a specific team-based process. Yet, it stands out as an iconic landmark with great proud holding a bright spot on Guangzhou skyline but it also includes sensibility to social responsiveness, energy use, urbanism and ecological awareness. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:44:21 GMT http://www.design-buildsolar.com/projects/manchester_college_of_arts_and_technology/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Projects+Feed&utm_medium=rss Manchester College of Arts and Technology have incorporated visionary design and building innovation in their North Manchester Sixth Form Centre and Library in the Harpurhey area of the city. The project demonstrates the potential of solar technology as a truly building integrated material and how it can help to reduce a building's year-round energy demand.  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:43:13 GMT