Studio Formwork Solarskin System Converts Structures Without Renovation
Katie Cordrey — March 21, 2010 — Eco
References: studioformwork & treehugger
Solarskin by Studio Formwork is a lightweight inflatable polymer and foam tubing solar collector panel system for wrapping facades, buildings and surfaces. The system allows inflatable solar components to be zipped together for a temporary energy-gathering building facade or stand alone structure.
The zip-together solar skins are made of white foam cylinder perimeter pieces house an inflatable polymer lined with thin film mylar printed solar cells. The Solarskin can stand alone to create a temporary shelter or be added to an existing structure.
The zip-together solar skins are made of white foam cylinder perimeter pieces house an inflatable polymer lined with thin film mylar printed solar cells. The Solarskin can stand alone to create a temporary shelter or be added to an existing structure.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Solar Skins - Using inflatable polymer and foam tubing, Studio Formwork's Solarskin system offers a lightweight and flexible approach to solar panel installation.
2. Energy-gathering Building Facades - The zip-together Solarskin system allows for temporary energy-gathering building facades, providing opportunities for integrating renewable energy sources into architectural design.
3. Temporary Structures with Solar Power - Studio Formwork's Solarskin can be used as a stand-alone to create temporary shelters with solar power capabilities, presenting possibilities for off-grid solutions in remote areas.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The Solarskin system offers innovative possibilities for the incorporation of renewable energy into architectural design, shaping the future of sustainable buildings.
2. Renewable Energy - The zip-together Solarskin system provides a disruptive approach to solar panel installation, expanding the potential for renewable energy usage in various industries.
3. Event and Temporary Structures - Studio Formwork's Solarskin, with its ability to create temporary structures with solar power, has the potential to transform the event industry by offering sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.
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