SOLAR ACTIVATION OF FOOTBRIDGES FOR BEIJING
Novum Design Award
WINNER
GOLDEN
Urban Planning and Landscape Design Category
in
2019
Project Title
SOLAR ACTIVATION OF FOOTBRIDGES FOR BEIJING
Project Function
Footbridges
Project Location
Beijing, China
Project Tags
Architecture | Urban Design
Office Name
Kuczia architects
Team Members
Dr. Peter Kuczia
Office Link
Copyrights
Peter Kuczia | AVANCIS
Project Description
There are hundreds of unsightly footbridges in Beijing. The idea of cladding them with power generating thin-film solar panels is not only sustainable, but also creates sculptural diversity in the town. Each single footbridge gets its own individual design, becoming a cityscape eye catcher and even a unique reference point for visitors.
The lightweight, aesthetic thin-film AVANCIS photovoltaic modules are able to produce electricity under the most unfavorable weather and site conditions, so they are ideal material for cladding the existing structures.
E-car and e-bike charging stations under the footbridges will directly utilize the generated solar energy on site.
Display measures communicate the advantages of solar energy and educate the passerby about sustainability.
Project Link
Image Credits
nomadd+ | AVANCIS
NDA190440
DESIGN SCORE: /100
96
GOLDEN
Novum Design Award Winner in
2019