B I P V i n t h e R e c o v e r y o f M i n o r H i s t o r i c a l C e n t e r s
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Architectural strategy
COLLAGE/ SUBMISSION
The presence of the PV system is
perceived as an element that
deliberately alien with respect to
morphology and language of
building. Reading of the building
envelope is subject to the
expressive role of PV system
Example case
Building:
Groenhof Castel
Locality:
Flanders, Belgio
Typology:
Historical castle, 1830
Architects:
Samyn and Partners
Year:
1996-99
Concept BiPV:
Energetic facade
placed befor the old building
Award: Belgian Architectural
Awards 2000, First Prize
Example case
Building:
Children’s museum
Locality:
Roma, Italy
Typology:
Steel and cast iron
pavilion (Eng. Polonceau, 1920)
Architects:
Abbate e Vigevano
Year:
1998-2007
Concept BiPV:
7 kWp canopy on
substructure , with glas-glass PV
module semitransparent
PV manufacturer: E
urosolare
Progect Thermie co-financied with
E.U.
