While we're used to seeing buildings with photovoltaic panels on their roofs, the fronts of those buildings are typically panel-free. German researchers are working on putting that space to use, with ...

Architects often spend significant time selecting exterior cladding materials, colors, textures, and panel layouts. Yet some of the most important decisions happen at the edges: corners, reveals, ...

Panelized facade systems are a popular exterior design element across multiple project types in today’s architecture. Different material and color options create unique and completely customized ...

Generating energy from sunlight is essential for reducing CO2 emissions. However, it takes a lot of space to install all the solar panels needed for our energy supply on land. What if you could use ...

Renewable energy sources like solar are gaining momentum more than ever as the globe searches for ways to meet its energy needs without releasing carbon dioxide. Now, the first-ever "solar facade" is ...

Colored facade solar panels with 13.8% efficiency Dutch startup Solarix has developed a new line of facade solar panels featuring 13.8% efficiency and output ranging from 110 to 180 W, depending on ...

Dezeen promotion: Equitone has added a graphite-hued panel to its flexible [Tectiva] range of coloured fibre-cement facade coverings. The Equitone [Tectiva] series of panels is designed to be highly ...

Architects and designers are constantly looking to the latest design and façade trends to create attractive buildings for their clients. The challenge they face is delivering a creative look that ...