Climate Change demands the Climate Adaptation of the Buildings Stock
Low Climate Resilience and Comfort
● 90% of time is spent indoors.
● 25°C - above productivity declines
● 1050% increased cooling for buildings by 2100
High Energy Consumption
● 34% of energy is used by the built environment
● 4x - increase in urban energy demand by 2030
● Decentralisation of energy infrastructure
High Climate Footprint
● 37% of CO2 emissions are from the built environment
● 50% of extracted material are used in construction
● Countless new regulations on sustainable construction practises*
Facade surfaces are an ideal point for climate adaptation of buildings and cities, regulating energy, daylighting and occupant comfort for buildings.
Sources: Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, Gebäudestatistik 2022; WHO, 2021; O Seppanen, ASHRAE Transactions ,2004; M. Robin et al. Applied Energy 2021; Building Energy: UN environment program, Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2022; S. Perch-Nielsen EBP 2023; UNFCCC, Built environment 2023; * CH: Gebäudeprogramm von Bund und Kantonen and MuKEn, NL: BENG, EU: Greendeal + “Fit
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Technology
Architectural Freedom
Combined shading and BIPV
High modularity
Free unit shape
Low weight
One smaller panels size
Integration on glazed / unglazed surfaces
Custom & Prefabricated
Airy appearance
Panel customisation (color, shape, material)
Dynamic aesthetics
New and existing buildings
Example Solskin Unit
Exterior View
View
Limitless possibilities on new and existing buildings
Solar shading over Skylight
Pergola / Canopy
Balcony railing / Balustrade Eave
Compatibility with other materials
Aesthetic excellence with Solskin
Choose from a variety of coloured of PV modules
Interior Design with Solskin
Interior Design with Solskin
Choose color or texture
Solskin AI - adaptive smart control
Users
Behavior & Preferences
Solskin
Position & PV production
Data
Weather
Past & Forecasted
Storage
Batteries
Electric vehicles
Supported by an Innosuisse (Swiss innovation agency) grant of 650k CHF in collaboration with ETH Zurich, 2024-2026
Watch our product trailer:
Solskin - The innovative future of building integrated PV
CONCEPTS
Concept: Rooftop Garden
Concept: A new life with Solskin
possible designs for retrofitted buildings
Existing state
After renovation - Design variants
Design: © Studio Burkhardt
Visualisation: © indievisual AG
Second Place in Competition:
HIC Building, Campus Höngerberg
Design: © Studio Burkhardt
Visualisation: © indievisual AG
Design flexibility & multifunctionality for aesthetic excellence & high-performance
Concept: School
© Zurich Soft Robotics GmbH
© Zurich Soft Robotics GmbH
Concept: Hospital
Concept: Pool
Concept: City Park Pavilion
© Studio Burkhardt / Studio Knaus
Concept: Solskin Tree
Solskin with Greenery
PROJECTS
Project: HiLo unit at NEST
A fully glazed office in the High Efficiency / Low Emission unit at the NEST research building is equipped with a 30 thin-film PV module Solskin. The panels are constantly optimizing their position to maximize the PV output. The HiLo facade is in operation since October 2021. * Estimates
Design: © ROK Architekten, Photo: © Roman Keller
Project:
Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab ETH
The Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab is a unique testing and research facility for building systems initiated by the Architecture and Building Systems Chair at ETH Zurich. The Solskin product demonstration at the ZCBS Lab was installed in June 2024. It is available for visits upon agreement.
Project: Project Diamant
Location: Winterthur, Switzerland
Client: KELLER Druckmesstechnik AG
Building type: Industrial & Office
Project type: New construction
Energy standard: Minergie
Realisation: Q3 2025
Architects: Strut Architekten
Solskin
Scope: 1’300 m2
Units: 40
Orientation: South facade
Functionality
Renewable electricity generation
Strut Architekten
Project: Mixed Use Quarter
Directly at the Eulachpark in Oberwinterthur, the SKKG and Terresta are developing the campo area. A place for work, life and culture is being created here - a place for the extraordinary collection, for offices and workshops as well as for innovative trade and a diverse range of housingand a meeting point for the quarter.
The area for PV systems: 5,000 m2. PV systems are proposed on the roofs, on the facades and as awnings over the terraces.
The project «Winti is on fire!» is a commitment to sustainability, and sustainability is the identity of the project, the compass for all content and structural decisions.
ARGE Studio Burkhardt und Lucas Michael Architektur, Zürich mit EDER Landschaftsarchitekten, Opfikon
Design: © ARGE Studio Burkhardt und Lucas Michael Architektur, Zürich mit EDER Landschaftsarchitekten, Opfikon
Visualisation: © maars architektur visualisierungen
Solskin: Paradigm shift in design of buildings and cities
SMART CITY VISION 2030:
Solskin Climate Control
Intelligently regulating the absorption of solar heat gains by the thermal mass of buildings to actively control the city climate.
Reduced urban heat islands Improved citizens health
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Testimonials
“... Solskin allows designers to merge the technicality of solar PV technology with the aesthetic of sustainable architectural design. It is probably, the flexibility of ASF-enabled occupant control that makes this innovative customizable system ingeniously unmatched. ”
Daniel Attoye
Dr.Sc; Dipl. Eng. Arch. Innovation & BIPV Consultant
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
… Such an excellent solution significantly raises the value of the building envelope for the sustainability movement.”
Lau Siu-Kit Lau
Prof. Dr.Sc. National University of Singapore, Singapore
“The sophisticated yet simple design of Solskin technology reminds me of the primary role of a facade in protecting against noise, heat and cold. However, this is a modern and sustainable way that adjusts through movement to achieve the best result.“
Nala Taleb
Dipl Eng. Arch.
SympaHaus AG, Lucerne, Switzerland
“ The Solskin facade can easily blend into the building form and facade envelope of residential buildings and subtly accentuate them.”
Fathbardha Neuredini
Dipl. Eng. Arch.
Architect, Owner and CEO
FHN Planung+Architektur GmbH, Switzerland
Awards and recognitions
patent application (exclusive ETH license)
CHF in soft funds
patents (CH + EU)
Product Overview
Design flexibility & multifunctionality for aesthetic excellence & high performance
Solskin at the Zero Carbon Building System Laboratory
Watch latest showcase: Excellence and Elegance - Solskin, fully industrialized Demonstration at ZCBS
Refurbishment
New Construction
Solskin Comfort
The ideal Solskin system for non opaque urban surfaces, designed for the best urban comfort and sustainable living.
Solskin Energy
The ideal Solskin system for opaque urban surfaces. Optimized for sustainable energy.
Solskin Lite
Our most affordable system, for static shading and airy aesthetics. Pre-oriented for a good energy yield.
Full Freedom of Creation
Combined shading and BIPV
High modularity
Custom & Prefabricated
Integration on glazed / unglazed surfaces
Free unit shape
Low weight
Single panel size
Airy appearance
Panel customisation (color, shape, material)
Dynamic aesthetics
New and existing buildings
Near Zero Energy Architecture with Solskin
the smart climate-adaptive skin for truly intelligent and sustainable buildings
Solskin Facade
Solskin Skylight
the smart climate-adaptive skin for truly intelligent and sustainable buildings - adapted for skylights
Solskin Pergola
bespoke smart pergola and eave designs for roofs, parks and forecourts
optional with Solskin side elements or green walls
Solskin Garden Pergola