Complex façades are becoming increasingly common in contemporary architecture. Curved surfaces, non-standard panel sizes, faceted geometries and bespoke layouts create strong architectural identities, but they also introduce additional challenges when photovoltaics become part of the building envelope.
In our latest article, we explore why geometry is such a critical factor in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics. We look at the consequences for engineering, manufacturing, structural performance, electrical design and installation, and explain why successful BIPV requires more than simply producing custom solar panels.
The key question is not whether BIPV can follow the architecture, but whether the entire project process can preserve the original design intent from concept through to installation.
Read the full article: Why complex geometry is one of the biggest challenges in BIPV façade design.