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Solskin: The smart climate-adaptive building skin

Dynamically adapting energy production and shading to climate conditions and user needs, Solskin transforms building facades to create energy-efficient and comfortable spaces.

Smart Energy, Sustainable Comfort,
Architecting an inspiring Future

Innovative
Architectural Aesthetics

Sustainable Energy
Management

AI-Powered
Comfort

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Solskin reimagines sustainable architecture with flexible and dynamic designs that bring your project to life.

Solskin elegantly combines intelligent shading with solar electricity production. Solar tracked PV panels are redirected to the optimal position resulting in a reduction of building energy consumption by up to 80%*.

Reach new levels of comfort through self-learning AI control.

A moving building envelope that intelligently responds to occupant needs and the environment.

* The reported increases in PV electricity yield and energy savings result from energy and radiation simulations and are based on specific conditions and may vary for building and location as well as facade designs. Evaluation of the system's effectiveness is recommended on a case-by-case basis.

Solskin HILO

The adaptive Solar Skin

  • Solskin automatically takes control of the solar heat gains which flow through your building envelope.

  • Experience the next generation building skin, adapting to your needs to create highest quality living and working spaces.

  • Mitigate the negative impacts of climate change with a building envelope that can adapt.

  • Highlight your sustainable commitment with a visible statement.

Awards
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Solskin from Zurich Soft Robotics   is official   Climate Innovator
at the COP 28 World Climate Summit

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Solskin was developed and researched at ETH Zurich.
Zurich Soft Robotics is an official

spin-off of ETH .

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Solskin wins the prestigious
Watt d'Or Award 2023 by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy
in the category Building and Space

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The Solskin facade system has been awarded the widely recognized
Red Dot Award 2024 in the category „Design Concept, Ready for Market“ for its innovative and elegant design

  • Solskin can be optimally and easily adapted to any building thanks to its modular system design.

  • Whether your project is a new build or a renovation, Solskin makes your building one of the smartest in the world.

  • Solskin adapts perfectly to the use of your property and is therefore suitable for all sorts of buildings including offices, industry, residential or institutional buildings.

  • Prefabricated elements enable the hyper-fast installation.

  • Various customers already trust Solskin for energy efficiency, interior comfort and sustainability.

How we work
Climate neutral with Solskin
 

1

You, a building owner, an architect or a planner are interested in Solskin and reach out to us.

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We analyse your planned building or renovation and we propose possible Solskin integrations. 

Together with other planners (architects, PV-planners, facade-planners) we plan the project in detail and handle the building application.

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Our installation partners mount Solskin to your building and we handle the integration into the building automation systems.Your Solskin is now fully operational.

With our Solskin carefree service we provide your system with regular software updates and keep your facade moving over its entire lifetime.

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Our experts
are at your side

  • We are happy to provide you with initial non-binding consultations and free of charge technical clarifications for your specific project concerns.

  • Our feasibility studies provide detailed insights into the project potential and enable architects and investors to make informed decisions.

  • To ensure everything runs smoothly, our experienced and skilled experts will accompany you through all planning phases and support you in all matters.

  • Our personal services and comited experts ensure your project success.

Owner?

Whether renovation or new build, Solskin offers an all-encompassing solar solution for your home.

Architect & Planner?

Solskin offers aesthetic solar solutions, fulfills shading requirements and adds intelligent dynamics to building envelopes.

Installer?

Do you want to expand your offerings with intelligent facade solutions?
You've come to the right place.

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Our awards

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