Reference Project
Swiss Solar Chalet in the Alps
Iltios, Wildhaus-Alt Saint Johann, Switzerland
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Project Overview
The project focuses on revitalizing an old alpine chalet to enhance its energy efficiency while preserving the charm of its historical architecture. By renovating the facade, the design harmonizes with the building's original geometry, allowing for improved exposure to natural light and a more functional layout for solar energy collection. This innovative approach, leveraging the design flexibility of Solskin, does not only ensure the building remains authentic to its alpine roots but also enables it to generate electricity, creating a sustainable living space that blends tradition with modern efficiency.
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Context
The house, located in the Swiss Alps, required a solution that would not only withstand the specific alpine weather conditions but also preserve the charm of its historic facade design. Given the region's excellent solar irradiation and its unique climate—characterized by cold winters, warm summers, and significant variations in weather—it was essential to choose a facade design that allowed for ample exposure to natural light while seamlessly integrating with the building’s geometry and design. The customer specifically requested a light system on the facade to enhance illumination and aesthetics. Additionally, an effective solar system solution was necessary to capture solar energy and provide the house with electricity. This approach enhances the building's energy efficiency without compromising its aesthetic value or historical significance.
Solskin Implementation
For the Alpine House, the Solskin modular climate-adaptive solar facade was integrated on the south facade. This approach maximizes natural light exposure within the building while preserving the unique charm of its historical architecture. The integration of Solskin ensures effective solar energy capture without compromising the building's aesthetic value. The system is designed to dynamically adjust for optimal energy collection and shading, enhancing indoor comfort and reducing cooling demands.
PROJECT DATA
Project:
Swiss Solar Chalet in the Alps
Location:
Iltios, Wildhaus-Alt Saint Johann, Switzerland
Investor:
Family Greber
Architect:
ZSR
Project Type:
Renovation
Residential
SOLSKIN SPECIFICATIONS
Product type:
Solskin Comfort
Integration:
Smart Facade
Modul Type:
monocrystalline
Solskin Surface:
28.5
m2
Number of Modules:
89
PROJECT STATUS / TIMELINE
In execution
Project Results
The tailored solution not only modernizes the Alpine House but also respects its design revealing a deep connection between design, Alpine environment with mountainous topographies and local culture, creating a harmonious blend of tradition, innovation and sustainability. By effectively capturing solar energy, the building significantly increases its energy independence while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. This approach highlights that it is possible to enhance energy efficiency through solar system integration without sacrificing the beauty and integrity of Alpine architecture while balancing tradition and modernity and meeting the new and changing needs of inhabitants. The created solution demonstrates that with respecting traditional aesthetics and careful planning and proper communication with active involvement of both building owners and planners, it is possible to create architecturally successful solar integration. Such solar integration honors architectural heritage while pioneering future trends in green technologies to address future environmental challenges and changing needs of Alpine inhabitants.
TECHNICAL EXECUTION
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