Photovoltaic Rooftop Waves
The Solar Wave Pavilion by Michael Jantzen
Paying homage to the extinct Mastadon, the Solar Wave Pavilion is Michael Jantzen's attempt to design an eco-friendly structure that uses a variety of alternative energy sources. The wavy roof will gather solar energy and provide as a storage system which can then be transferred to the grid. The wavy roof allows the photovoltaic cells to capture energy most efficiently. The structure is open to provide a park-like setting for the community which it serves.
Trend Themes
1. Solar Rooftop Pavilion - The trend towards eco-friendly buildings that use alternative energy sources and are integrated into public spaces for community use.
2. Wave-shaped Solar Roofs - The trend towards photovoltaic cells being integrated into the wave-shaped designs of roofs to increase energy efficiency.
3. Solar Storage Systems - The trend towards using photovoltaic cells as a solar energy storage system for efficient distribution into the grid.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects have the opportunity to create innovative eco-friendly structures that integrate into public spaces, using alternative energy sources such as photovoltaic cells as a primary energy source.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry has the opportunity to develop more efficient and cost-effective ways of producing and storing solar energy to maximize its potential as a significant energy source.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry has the opportunity to create and promote eco-friendly projects such as the Solar Wave Pavilion design that reduce carbon footprint and enable a green future.