This morning we received an awesome email from C. F. Møller showcasing their latest project - an office building for the Municipality of Aarhus, Denmark and it's covered in solar panels! We are thrilled to see building integrated solar panels at work on a real building. Not only is the office a striking example of energy architecture, but it's also designed to German Passive House standards, meaning it needs practically no energy for heating or cooling.
I do like the Aarhus Office. The next step is to consider a moveable “solar facade” that doubles as adjustable external shading for the building.
It’s interesting that they lowered the internal shades during winter. Perhaps the low winter sun is a little too intense to be useful for lighting purposes?