Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have recently gone far beyond solar panels to an array of new building envelope solutions in products, materials, and colors for virtually any building surface. These products generate on-site renewable solar electricity, turning buildings from energy consumers to energy producers. BIPV are expected to play an indispensable role in the transition towards decarbonization and energy resilience, effectively reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Lack of knowledge and guidance on designing BIPV systems has been a barrier to widespread adoption and creative applications of these technologies.
As a remedy, this guidebook presents best-practices and decision-making processes for efficient, resilient architecture. Featuring over 50 annotated reference drawings--roofs, solar shading, rainscreens, curtain walls, double skin facades--and 30 international BIPV case studies, it provides building professionals the technical knowledge and inspiration to implement BIPV technologies in the built environment.