What solutions exist to integrate solar harvesting technologies into building exteriors?

The modular façade system aims to reduce energy consumption by incorporating solar-capturing devices such as photovoltaic, thermal, and hybrid panels. This "active façade" concept offers flexibility in geometry and customisation to suit various renovation scenarios.

A recent study presents a versatile system capable of meeting Nearly Zero Energy Building requirements, designed through an iterative design process.

Researchers from Tecnalia, the University of the Basque Country, Riventi Fachadas Estructurales, and Delft University of Technology conducted a dimensional study to ensure the integration of solar technologies in façades while assessing alternative configurations for modularity and versatility.