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Villa Lichtenberg is designed as a sustainable home that is low in energy and maintenance with a combination of unique qualities. The villa is located in a rolling green landscape with a double living floor downstairs, a bedroom floor above and a roof structure.Solarix was asked to work with <a href="https://wvwa.nl/">architect Willem van Winsen</a> and the clients to design the facade of the bedroom floor as an energy-generating facade. The appearance and distribution of the facade panels was important, without the association with standard solar panels. The result is a rhythmic pattern of various custom-made coloured design solar panels in the facades.

The project

Expected to generate 9,600 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 307 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the Villa Lichtenberg solar facade

The facade consists of different sizes of solar panels, creating a varied image. The panels themselves have a mesh pattern of moss green and sand, which gives an almost traditional look. The energy-generating facade produces sufficient energy to meet the daily energy demand of the home, including the heat pump and the electric car.

Solarix solar facade

Solarix was asked by the architect and client to help design the facade early in the project. Ultimately, Solarix was commissioned by the client to take care of the realization of the facade. Solarix used SolarNRG to carry out the installation and the E-installation.Client: PrivateProject realization team: <a href="https://wvwa.nl/">Van Winsen architecten</a>, <a href="https://solarnrg.nl/">SolarNRG</a> and Solarix

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A beautifully designed, low-energy and maintained villa with a complete energy-generating facade. The facade is designed in a rhythmic pattern of various custom-made coloured solar panels in a combination of moss and sand tones.

Villa Lichtenberg

DSM is building a new, sustainable head office in Maastricht. DSM has fully anchored sustainability in the company and, in close collaboration with real estate developers <a href="https://edge.tech/">EDGE</a> and <a href="https://www.3wrealestate.nl/">3W real estate</a> , is creating a new, innovative and inspiring head office that is completely &#039;Paris-Proof&#039;. With the new head office, DSM wants to contribute positively to the development of the immediate environment.The building will have a completely contemporary appearance in which transparency, light and space are central.The generation of solar energy is one of the most important pillars for making the building energy neutral. Solar panels are used on both the roofs and the facades of the new construction as part of the total energy concept and to balance energy yields.

Expected to generate 36,000 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 1152 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the solar facade of DSM headquarters

The architect&#039;s design consists of repetitive elements and beautiful robust materials, combined with a beautiful facade panel. This facade panel has become a Solarix solar panel. Together with the architects, we looked for a design and color that matched nicely with the other materials and also added something special to the facade. Through a mock-up of the facade and 2 different variants, a gray from the Dot collection in a medium enlarged print was ultimately chosen.

Solarix was involved by architects Broek and Bakema because they were charmed by the possibilities of the Solarix designs. In collaboration with BAM as builder and the architect, Solarix then went through an engineering process to arrive at the correct color, dimensions and detailing. BAM subsequently became the client and LDS Energy is responsible for the installation and assembly. Client: <a href="https://edge.tech/">Edge</a>, <a href="https://www.3wrealestate.nl/">3W Real Estate.</a>  Project realization team: <a href="https://www.bam.com/en">BAM</a>, <a href="https://www.broekbakema.nl/">Broekbakema</a>,<a href="https://ldsenergy.nl/"> LDS energy</a>, Solarix

The construction of the DSM headquarters is in full swing. Curious what it looks like now?

Brainport Smart District

Adyen head office

In DSM's new head office, solar panels are integrated into repetitive elements in the facade.

Sustainability, climate adaptation and energy saving are important spearheads for the redevelopment of the former data center in De Kwekerij. Less waste and a rapid transformation through maximum reuse of the existing concrete, elevator, stair constructions and steel facade panels. The new materials used in the facade are mainly black aesthetic solar panels. In this way, a sustainable second skin is placed around the building, giving the building a sturdy, robust appearance and also acting as an energy plant.

Expected to generate 105,000 kWh per year | Equivalent to absorption of 3360 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the Baobab solar facade

The facade design was developed in collaboration with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.morstudio.nl/">MOR Studio</a> in one of our standard sizes. Dummy panels have been used for the different panel sizes. A black panel was chosen that is somewhere between matte and glossy, with the dummy panels having the same appearance. The facade is mounted on the existing steelwork, which has been expanded in some places to allow the horizontal beams to be attached. With this building, we show that we can also create beautiful facade solution with black facade solar panels.

Solarix was asked by electrical installer <a href="https://www.wattco.com/">Wattco</a> and contractor <a target="_blank" href="https://vm-d.nl/">van Mierlo Dinkq</a> to think about the solar facade during the engineering. In collaboration with MOR Studio, a layout of the facade was designed based on our standard size of 600x1200. MOR then made a choice from the various options and finishes for the panels. This was a great step towards an affordable, aesthetic and energy-generating facade. Wattco was responsible for the E-installation and assembly.Client: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jebber.nl/">Jebber BV</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sshxl.nl/en">SSH</a>Project realization team: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.morstudio.nl/">MOR Studio</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wattco.nl/">Wattco</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://vm-d.nl/">Van Mierlo Dinkq</a> en Solarix

Sustainability, climate adaptation and energy saving are important spearheads for the redevelopment of the former data centre in De Kwekerij. In this way, a sustainable second skin is placed around the building, giving the building a sturdy, robust appearance and also acting as an energy plant.

Baobab | De Kwekerij

The sustainable <a href="https://pharoswork.com/">Pharos</a> business complex next to Hoofddorp CS station had very sustainable ambitions for redevelopment. Pharos now shows with its energy-producing, smart and beautiful facade from Solarix that the facade of the future has now been realized!Pharos is an office building from 2003. The goal of clients Cairn (now <a href="https://www.schroders.com/nl-nl/nl/professionele/">Schroder Capital</a>) is to transform the building into the healthiest working community in Europe in which circularity and energy supply are central. Part of the building has been renovated, but a new part has also been added. One of the objectives was the realization of an energy-generating facade.In collaboration with <a href="https://cube-architecten.nl/">Cube architects</a>, Solarix has proposed a facade that connects, softens and makes the building more sustainable.

Director of Development Schroder capital

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Generates an average of 11,795 kWh per year | Equal to the inclusion of 377 trees.

Annual CO2 reduction of the Pharos solar facade

The Solarix solar panels are located in the two golden bands that connect the different building parts. The coloured solar panels are included in aluminium composite carrier elements that can be applied to the various building components. There is a gradient in the colour of the panel so that a dynamic effect is created over the building.

Solarix has been involved throughout the entire process as one of the first initiators of the development of Pharos. During the construction preparation, cooperation was sought with facade builder Sorba and electrical installer Kuijpers and Solarix was awarded the order for the realization of the energy-generating facade from main contractor Coare.Client: <a href="https://www.schroders.com/nl-nl/nl/professionele/">Schroder Capital </a>(Cairn Real estate)Project realization team:<a href="https://coare.nl/"> Coare</a>,<a href="https://www.alkondor.nl/"> Alkondor</a>, <a href="https://www.sorba.com/">Sorba</a>, <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a>, <a href="https://kameleonsolar.com/">Kameleon</a>, Solarix

Kuijpers head office

Gouden gevelzonnepanelen transformeren het kantoorgebouw Pharos in Hoofddorp tot de energierijkste en gezondste werkcommunity van Europa.

Pharos Hoofddorp

Pharos business complex

The office building of engineering firm <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a> has a scoop. This is the first building in the world where Solar Design has been applied to the facade. Kuijpers has been an ambassador for this application from the start. By thinking from a design perspective, the redevelopment made it possible to combine the generation of sustainable energy with the creation of a new identity for the building. In the dark, the building turns into an art object; the integrated LED lighting changes colour with the seasons.

General Director Kuijpers

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Generates an average of 5617 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 179 trees.

Annual CO2 reduction of the Kuijpers Head Office facade

De zonnegevel van Kuijpers is ontworpen als nieuwe huid voor het gebouw, waarbij alle aansluitingen en hoekdetails zorgvuldig zijn meegenomen. De gekleurde zonnepanelen zijn geïntegreerd in diverse aluminium composiet elementen, waardoor er een schuinte in de panelen kon worden gecreëerd. Door de diverse tinten in kleur is er een levendige warme gevel ontstaan. De innovatieve Kuijpers zonnegevel heeft zo een belangrijke voorbeeldfunctie gespeeld in de transitie naar duurzame energiegevels.

Solarix zonnegevel

Solarix and Kuijpers have involved facade builder Sorba in the project as initiators and have received a subsidy for part of the development and realization of the first Solar Design facade.The shape of the aluminium cassette panels was designed by Solarix as carrier elements for the solar panels. The colour was developed by Solarix to complement the colour of the aluminium. Client: <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a>Project realization team: <a href="https://www.sorba.com/">Sorba</a>, <a href="https://kameleonsolar.com/">Kameleon</a>, <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a>, Solarix

Het kantoorgebouw van ingenieursbureau Kuijpers heeft een primeur. Dit is het eerste gebouw in de wereld waarbij in de gevel Solar Design in 2018 al is toegepast.

Head office Kuijpers

Want to make a building more sustainable in a beautiful way? That&#039;s possible! On behalf of the <a href="https://www.middelburg.nl/">Municipality of Middelburg</a>, Solarix has made the <a href="https://www.zeelandtheaters.nl/theaters/schouwburg-middelburg/">city theatre</a> in the historic city more sustainable. With this project, the municipality wants to show that it is also possible to generate sustainable energy in an architecturally valuable building in a historic environment.During the design process, Solarix took the existing architecture as a starting point. The colours in the brickwork and window frames and the function and appearance of the building were examined. The vertically placed panels therefore decorate both sides of the main entrance of the Theatre, like wings.

Program Manager Climate, Energy and Circularity at the Municipality of Middelburg

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Generates an average of 3460 kWh per year | Equivalent to recording 110 trees.

Annual CO2 reduction of the solar facade of City Theatre Middelburg

The special matte design of the Solarix Line collection has an appearance that matches the existing brickwork and refers to stage curtains. The design solar panel provides a dynamic facade and extra high-energy yield.

The contract for the solar facade was awarded by the Municipality of Middelburg through a tender won by Solarix. Solarix has involved Solar Engineers and Energie Anders as implementing parties for the realization.Client: <a href="https://www.middelburg.nl/">Gemeente Middelburg</a>Project realisation team: <a href="https://solarengineers.nl/">Solar Engineers</a>, <a href="https://energieanders.nl/">Energie Anders</a>, Solarix.

Proces

Want to make it more sustainable in a beautiful way? That's possible! On behalf of the municipality of Middelburg, Solarix is making the city theatre in the historic city more sustainable with solar panels on the facade.

In 2021, Solarix received the PROVADA Proptech Award from Daan van der Vorm. A year later, the first collaboration has become a reality with the integration of designer solar panels in the modular sustainable living solution: the <a href="https://buurtboost.nl/">BuurtBoost</a> Optopper.In February 2022, BuurtBoost joined forces with <a href="https://www.burtonhamfelt.nl/">BurtonHamfelt Urban Architecture</a>, <a href="https://www.datbouwsystemen.nl/">DAT Bouwsystemen</a>, Smart2Prefab, <a href="https://www.theurbanjungleproject.com/">The Urban Jungle Project</a> and Solarix. In three months they developed a complete prototype, suitable for topping up existing real estate.

Strategic Manager BuurtBoost

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Expected to generate 2.950 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 94 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the BuurtBoost Optopper

The Solarix solar panels are incorporated into the facade of the Optopper, which means that the small house generates enough energy to be energy neutral. Additional solar panels or a green roof can be placed on the roofs. The panels are part of a sloping overhang where the corner panels are dummies with the same appearance. The Solarix panels from the gray Dot collection have a chic look and match the wood and frames perfectly.Standard dimensions were used in this project, which suits the prefabricated houses. An affordable sustainable home has been developed.

Client Vorm has brought together several parties to devise and develop a prefab concept that can ultimately be scaled up affordably. Solarix supplies the panels and the mounting system in a standard version so that they can always be properly integrated within the Optopper concept. Client: <a href="https://vorm.nl/">Vorm</a>Project realization team: <a href="https://vorm.nl/">Vorm</a>, <a href="https://www.datbouwsystemen.nl/">DAT Bouwsystemen</a>, Solarix

Opbouw proces zonnegevel Optopper

De Brugwachter

Construction project developer VORM has launched a modular housing solution from the BuurtBoost initiative: the Optopper. A prefab fully-fledged residential apartment, made entirely from sustainably produced wood and with solar panels on the facade.

Buurtboost Optopper

Buurtboost Optopper (Neighbourhood Boost)

The world of waste processing is changing. Sustainability and circular thinking are important themes in the industry and for client <a href="https://www.vanhappencontainers.nl/">Van Happen</a>. Their request was a facade that also radiates these values; a facade that shows Van Happen&#039;s activities and at the same time generates energy.The arrows in this design visualize the collection and sorting of waste by Van Happen. The arrows consist of coloured and even lightweight, circular solar panels. The project thus serves as an example of how to make industrial estates more sustainable in an attractive way.

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Expected to generate 13,500 kWh per year | Equal to the inclusion of 432 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the Van Happen solar facade

In this project, a combination of regular glass/glass solar panels in colour with an innovative circular lightweight solar panel was chosen. Two shades of gray have been applied in an enlarged dot that match the aesthetic requirements for this area. A solar film has been developed and tested for the circular Solarix / Solarge solar panels with the same pattern in green. A Terra and ochre panels have been added at the entrance. Another challenge in the project was the mounting system, as the substrate was a corrugated sheet sandwich panel, and we were dealing with 2 types of panels. We were able to solve this with an adjustment to our mounting system. This assignment has stimulated Solarix to think further about our facade solar panels and to take a new step in our pursuit of a circular product.

Solarix and Van Happen took the initiative for this special project. The research and development processes have been made possible, among other things, by the subsidy <a href="https://www.brabantgeeftenergie.nl/">Brabant Gives Energy</a> from the Province of North Brabant. The final realization was in collaboration with Kuijpers, Solarge, Avery Denisson and Omnimark.Client: <a href="https://www.vanhappencontainers.nl/">Van Happen</a>Project realization team: <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a>, <a href="https://solarge.com/">Solarge</a>, <a href="https://www.averydennison.com/">Avery Denisson</a>, <a href="https://omnimark.nl/">Omnimark</a> en Solarix.

De Staal

To promote Van Happen's core values, Solarix developed an eye-catching facade with circular coloured solar panels and mounting system, using the designs of the Dot collection as a starting point.

Headquarters Van Happen

In Helmond, the ambition is to make Brainport Smart District the smartest district in the world. Various challenges were issued to select the best parties to achieve this. In the third challenge, Solarix was one of the innovative parties that were chosen to develop a plan on one of the plots.Solarix forms a consortium with <a href="https://cravastgoed.nl/">CRA Vastgoed</a>, <a href="https://cube-architecten.nl/">Cube architecten</a> and <a href="https://www.renekuiken.nl/">Kuiken Urbanism</a> and is developing a &#039;Sun Smart Living&#039; concept. This consists of 3 different housing blocks that are parametrically designed and positioned so that optimal energy can be generated with the facades.The use of the coloured Solarix solar panels in the facades is an important part of the total architectural design, but also of the total energy concept.The aim is to even make the homes energy-producing, with the energy also being stored in a SolarEis system. In addition, the pre-investment required by setting up a small energy cooperative for the collective energy supply has also been considered.In addition to the energy concept, the plans also pay a lot of attention to sustainable and circular use of materials, green areas and the value of a social community.The first homes are currently being developed and Sun Smart Living is awaiting a plot allocation.

Expected to generate 108,000 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 2327 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the solar facade panels Brainport Smart District

Colour and pattern for the solar panels were important in the Brainport Smart Living project. The Solarix solar panels are the leading facade material within the project. Together with the architect, green colour tones and different patterns were chosen, for a lively, but also subtle image. The design of panels is also very nicely coordinated with the other materials in the plan, such as the wooden cladding and window frames.

In addition to the consortium for design and realization consisting of <a href="https://cravastgoed.nl/">CRA Vastgoed</a>, <a href="https://cube-architecten.nl/">Cube architecten</a> and <a href="https://www.renekuiken.nl/">Kuiken Urbanism</a> and Solarix, Ridge and <a href="https://www.hve-nl.com/">HVE</a> are involved in the energy concept. The <a href="https://vbgroep.nl/">VB groep</a> will take care of the implementation.

In Helmond is de ambitie om met Brainport Smart District de slimste wijk van de wereld te maken. Solarix zonnegevels zijn op een van de kavels voorgesteld.

<a href="https://hommersensolar.nl/">Hommersen Solar</a> is an installer of solar panels and built their own sustainable business hall with office in Zwaag in 2023. In addition to the standard solar panels on the roof, the company also wanted to show that solar panels on the facade are also possible. Above the entrance, they have included a number of large coloured facade solar panels in the colour ocker. The eye-catcher of the building, but also a vision of the future of solar.

Expected to generate 33,880 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 124 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the solar facade of Hommersen

Hommersen Solar wanted a nice, cheerful color for the facade solar panels. They were enthusiastic about one of the designs in a large dot that we had previously used in a project for Rijkswaterstaat. Solarix developed the solar panels and detailing and soon later delivered the colored solar panels with mounting system to the customer.

After Hommersen Solar saw the possibilities of Solarix solar panels at a trade fair, they were immediately contacted to see what was possible for their new business premises. After choosing the colour and dimensions, the order quickly became a fact. Hommersen installs and assembles the panels himself. Client: <a href="https://hommersensolar.nl/">Hommersen Solar</a>Project realization team: Hommersen Solar, Solarix

An eye-catcher of ocker-coloured solar panels above the entrance at Hommersen Solar in Zwaag.

Hommersen

De Kikker is a primary school located in Osdorp and once designed by Liesbeth van der Pol of <a href="https://dokarchitecten.nl/">DOK architects</a>. A thorough renovation of the bright-green facade is now necessary, and DOK architects and Solarix were called in by the <a href="https://www.amsterdam.nl/">Municipality of Amsterdam</a> to make a proposal for a new facade. Even in the original planning, the architects wanted to generate energy through the facades, but this was not possible with the knowledge and skills of that time. Now with this renovation came a second chance.

Expected to generate 67,000 kWh per year | Equal to the inclusion of 2144 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the De Kikker solar facade

Solarix was asked by DOK to design a green solar panel that would give the facade of the primary school a fresh new energy-producing facade. Since there is no bright green in the Solarix collections, we entered into a tailor-made design process with the client and architect. The result is an unusual solar panel, consisting of different green and yellow tones and equipped with textured glass. This produces a cheerful, sparkling facade that suits the primary school and the energy of the sun.

DOK architects were asked by the Municipality of Amsterdam to advise on the renovation of the facade. They approached Solarix to work together to create an energy-generating facade. The Municipality was enthusiastic and managed to free up a sustainability budget for this and ultimately the entire contract was awarded to Kernbouw, with Solarix and Kuijpers as subcontractors.Client: <a href="https://www.amsterdam.nl/">Municipality of Amsterdam</a>Project realization team: <a href="https://dokarchitecten.nl/">Dok Architecten</a>, <a href="https://kernbouw.nl/">Kernbouw</a>, <a href="https://www.kuijpers.nl/">Kuijpers</a> and Solarix.

The facade of the Bredeschool located in Osdorp needs to be replaced and is being redeveloped with a lively and energy-generating facade. A custom coloring and design has been developed that builds on the old facade but is also fresh and playful!

De Kikker primary school

De Kikker (The frog)

Located along the A13, <a href="https://www.destaaldelft.nl/">De Staal</a> will become the new entrance to Delft. This iconic residential tower designed by du Croq &amp; van Zutphen architects is the center of a special neighbourhood being built on the east side of Delft by real estate developer <a href="https://novaform.nl/projecten/de-staal-delft">NovaForm</a>.The residential tower is divided into 3 parts, for which a collaboration has been entered into with three other innovative architectural firms. Under the supervision of <a href="https://ducroqvanzutphen.nl/">duCroq &amp; van Zutphen</a>, <a href="https://aaan.nl/">Architectural studio AAAN</a>, <a href="https://studiorap.nl/">Studio RAP</a> and <a href="https://cube-architecten.nl/">CUBE architects</a> each designed part of the residential tower.Cube Architects has created the architectural design for the middle part of De Staal. In this block, design is combined with the integration of blue solar panels from Solarix, so that the facades of this block will generate energy for the residents in the tower. In the facade design, inspired by a Delft blue vase, Solar Design panels are integrated into the bent facade panels.

Expected to generate 34,300 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 739 trees.

Estimated annual CO2 reduction of the De Staal solar facade

Solarix has developed the design for the coloured solar panels in standard dimensions with a blue design from the line collection in reference to the Delft colour palette. The hand-drawn lines at different scale levels and blue and white colour combinations are a direct reference to the craft known in Delft pottery. The solar panels are integrated into the bent facade elements, which as a whole provide a dynamic and refined image that provides a different image from different angles.

Solarix has an intensive collaboration with Cube architects on behalf of Novaform for this project. The project is currently being developed in a construction team with WVH Gevelbouw and main contractor Stebru.Client: <a href="https://novaform.nl/projecten/de-staal-delft">Novaform</a>Project realization team: <a href="https://stebru.nl/">Stebru</a>, <a href="https://www.wvhgevelprojecten.nl/">WVH Gevelbouw</a>, Solarix

Gelegen langs de A13 zal De Staal de nieuwe entree voor Delft worden. In het gevelontwerp, geïnspireerd op een Delfts blauwe vaas, worden blauwe Solar Design panelen geïntegreerd.

In the heart of Amsterdam, the empty Hudson&#039;s Bay department store has been converted into the new headquarters of online payment platform <a href="https://www.adyen.com/">Adyen</a>. As part of the sustainability of this monumental building, Solarix provides specially designed solar panels in a matte black colour.Adyen is having the two vacant new-build buildings, on the Rokin and the monumental Vleeshal behind it, redeveloped in collaboration with contractor <a href="https://www.vanwijnen.nl/">Van Wijnen</a>, interior design firm <a href="https://tank.nl/">Tank</a> and architectural firm <a href="https://rijnboutt.nl/">Rijnboutt</a>, project organization <a href="https://www.sgs.nl/">SGS</a>, real estate manager <a href="https://www.cbre.nl/">CBRE</a> and technical service provider <a href="https://www.engie.nl/">ENGIE</a>.

Generates an average of 5200 kWh per year | Equal to the absorption of 166 trees.

Annual CO2 reduction of the solar roof panels at Adyen headquarters

The redevelopment of the monumental building focuses on Adyen&#039;s sustainable and circular vision, which fits in well with Solarix&#039;s vision to accelerate the energy transition.For example, one of Adyen&#039;s most important wishes is to make maximum use of the materials already present. According to branch director Wesly Verhaert, Adyen &quot;goes for the BREEAM Very Good to Excellent certificate, a quality label for minimal environmental impact during construction and the subsequent operational phase.&quot;In addition to reusing materials, Adyen also looked for the possibility of generating energy with one of the three new office buildings. Roy Leegwater, project leader at ENGIE Services West, says: “By installing solar panels and designing the restaurant kitchen differently, Rokin 49 and the Vleeshal will become gas-free buildings.”However, given the monumental status of the buildings, such as the old Vleeshal, regular roof solar panels are not an option. Architect Rijnboutt and client ENGIE therefore opted for an aesthetic solution with the design solar panels from Solarix.

Circular construction

It made sense to equip one of the sloping roofs of the Vleeshal with solar panels. Partly due to its location in the centre of Amsterdam and the associated aesthetic requirements, it was important that the solar panels fit into the image of the monumental interior and did not shine too much. The dimensions of the solar panels also had to match the existing rhythm of the building. Solarix, together with the architect, looked for a matte black colour that most closely matches the existing roof panels and for attractive dimensions. In addition, a mounting system was used suitable for glass/glass panels without a frame. The custom-made aesthetic solar panels were combined with an attractive, virtually invisible mounting system.

Solarix solar roof

Solarix worked with the architect to find a matte black color that most closely matches the existing roof tiles. Various shades of gray were developed in this process to achieve the right match. As an additional addition, it was decided to equip the solar panels with frosted glass for minimal reflection and light reflection.

Equans became a client of Solarix, where Solarix worked closely with Solar Engineers and Energie Anders for the E-installation and assembly.Client: Rijnbout Project realization team: Solarix, Solar Egineers, Energie Anders, Equans, Van Wijnen

Cooperation

As part of making the Adyen Head Office in Amsterdam more sustainable, Solarix has developed solar roof panels in a matte black colour.

In the context of the Design Challenge &#039;Our Energy Our Landscape&#039;, Solarix, together with <a href="https://venhoevencs.nl/">VenhoevenCS</a> and <a href="https://www.dsla.nl/">DS Landscape Architects</a>, developed a surprising proposal: &#039;The Butterfly Effect&#039;, which focuses on generating clean energy in an inventive and beautiful way. In addition, it is combined with restoring connections in nature and limiting noise pollution.

DS landscape architects

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The Design Challenge is organized by <a href="https://www.kunstlocbrabant.nl/kennis-inspiratie/design-challenge-onze-energie-ons-landschap-10872">Kunstloc Brabant</a>, <a href="https://www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/">Staatsbosbeheer</a> and <a href="https://www.hetgroenewoud.com/">Het Groene Woud</a> and responds to the fact that sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in our Western society. Solarix therefore designed &#039;The Butterfly Effect&#039; together with the multidisciplinary team of VenHoevenCS and DS Landscape architects.The design is in fact an ultra-light web over the highway, but is not only designed for the assignment location on the A67 near the Strabrechtse heath; it can also be applied to infrastructure worldwide. The design strengthens local ecosystems on a small scale and also has an impact on a large-scale approach to climate change and biodiversity loss. In fact, this principle can be applied to any road network.

Together with VenhoevenCS and DS Landschapsarchitecten, we have used our joint expertise, drive and creativity to create a sustainable and achievable sustainable future. It is very important to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss to include nature inclusivity, because &#039;every little thing counts&#039;.Small creatures like insects are essential in nature. Did you know that 85% of our food depends on their pollination? A span over the highway at the height of the treetops contributes to a safe crossing for these small creatures. In this way, we restore important connections in nature in our design.

The ‘little animals’ as a starting point

What makes our hearts beat even faster is the fact that the span over the road is an enormous surface from which clean energy can be generated, exactly in line with Solarix&#039;s sustainability vision. The lightweight honeycomb web can be filled with materials that generate solar energy. It is also designed to be modular, so it can grow and evolve with technical innovations. By making double use of the space above the road, less landscape is lost.No solar panel fields that cause biodiversity loss, but a &#039;web over the road&#039; that contributes to natural connections and the generation of clean energy.

'Two birds with one stone'

Co-founder & creative director Solarix

To ensure that the natural connection remains central to the design, simple but effective sound insulation has also been chosen. The designed span not only ensures that solar energy is generated, but also ensures that nitrogen and particulate matter end up in the soil. This enriches the soil along the road and allows trees to grow. Such a large strip of forest reduces noise in the nature reserve behind it. In other words: a natural solution as a sound barrier.

Natural Sound Barrier

At Solarix we find it important that our sustainability solutions not only provide energy yields, but also look aesthetically pleasing. We therefore found this very important in the proposal of ‘The Butterfly Effect’.The beautiful shadow patterns and variations in colors and materials therefore provide a special experience while driving. Just as you can be enchanted by the colors and patterns of a butterfly, this design is functional and has a beautiful design. The ‘web’ can become the epitome of how we should interact with nature and maintain connections instead of losing them.

Enchanting like a butterfly

Professor of Design of Sustainable Energy Systems

All in all, &#039;The Butterfly Effect&#039; provides an original and contemporary answer to the central question of the design challenge: “How can we create a soundproof design, where energy generation is linked to the surrounding nature and also appeals to the imagination? The span generates clean energy, the forest strips act as a natural sound barrier, and the entire design appeals to the imagination with the colour variations and shadow dances. Just like the butterfly.Would you like to know more about the design challenge &#039;Our Energy, Our Landscape&#039;? Then take a look at the <a href="https://www.kunstlocbrabant.nl/projecten/design-challenge-onze-energie-ons-landschap-10872">Kunstloc Brabant</a> website.

The Sun Beetle

As part of the Design Challenge 'Our Energy Our Landscape', Solarix, together with VenhoevenCS and DS Landscape Architects, presented 'The Butterfly Effect', which focuses on generating clean energy above the highway in an inventive and beautiful way.

The butterfly effect

Our Solar Design panels were included in the innovative and creative tender for the Stadsbrug location Weert from architect <a href="https://www.burokade.nl/projecten/de-brugwachter-weert/">Buro Kade</a> in collaboration with S<a href="https://www.smtbv.nl/">SMT bouw &amp; vastgoed</a>, <a href="https://bpem.nl/">Boink Project- &amp; Energiemanagement B.V</a>,<a href="http://www.jacobsam.nl/"> John Jacobs Advies &amp; Management</a> and Solarix. With the total design and the integrated Solarix solar panels, this consortium shows that they can create the buildings of the future!

The brown colored Solarix solar panels are an important part of the overall facade design. By replacing another facade material with Solarix energy-generating panels, the roof surface can be used as a public green area.

Solarix was involved in this project as part of the Tender phase, so that they could provide input on the total design, but also on the requirements in the field of BENG and other sustainability requirements.Team design proposal: <a href="https://www.burokade.nl/projecten/de-brugwachter-weert/">Buro Kade</a>, <a href="https://www.smtbv.nl/">SMT bouw &amp; vastgoed</a>, <a href="https://bpem.nl/">Boink Project- &amp; Energiemanagement B.V</a>,<a href="http://www.jacobsam.nl/"> John Jacobs Advies &amp; Management</a> and Solarix

The city of the future with integrated solar facades. Designed in a proposal by Buro Kade for Weert.

The Drenthe solar route along the A37 is an ambitious plan by <a href="https://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/">Rijkswaterstaat</a> and <a href="https://marcovermeulen.eu/">architect Marco Vermeulen</a> to install solar panels along the roadsides, entrances, and exits and various junctions. This solar route with 300 hectares of solar panels would solve the power network problems of Southeast Drenthe: 200 megawatts of power for about 50,000 households. As a result, the solar route will also be able to make an important contribution to the climate objectives of the Netherlands.There are many options with solar panels, but Solarix knows better than anyone how to combine a beautiful design and energy yields. We were therefore allowed to build a test setup in the car park next to the town hall in Emmen so that local residents and other interested parties could have a look at what the &#039;solar route&#039; could look like.

In this project, Solarix shows that with Solarix designs, in addition to color, you also have freedom in pattern and finish. The Solarix solar panels have been used in the colors terra, ocher and green from the Dot collection, but due to the large distance to the passer-by on the highway, the scale of the pattern has been increased. In addition, a matte finish was chosen to have as little reflection as possible. This creates a beautiful refinement in the color and material that fits the scale of the landscape.

Solarix solar panels

The Zonne Route was designed by <a href="https://marcovermeulen.eu/">architect Marco Vermeulen</a> for client Rijkswaterstaat. Solarix has been able to create a test setup in anticipation of a final design and development.Client: <a href="https://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/">Rijkswaterstaat </a>Project realization team: Rijkswaterstaat and Solarix

The Drenthe solar route along the A37 is an ambitious plan by Rijkswaterstaat and architect Marco Vermeulen to install solar panels along the roadsides, entrances and exits and various junctions.

The Drenthe Solar Route A37

The concept for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.deloskade.nl/">De Loskade</a> project consists of prefab homes that can be placed on location in one day. <a target="_blank" href="https://vanwijnen.nl/">Van Wijnen</a> had asked Solarix to create a facade on two of the residential blocks in their new &#039;nice living&#039; concept. A great challenge for Solarix in which we have done everything possible to contribute to the circular objective of De Loskade and to add an attractive facade material to the prefab housing construction that also generates energy.The Loskade was completed in 2019 with the first facade panels on the stairwells. LEDs respond to people walking up and down the stairs. The smart facade panels make a great contribution to making the circular district of the future more sustainable, safer and more fun.

Generates an average of 3400 kWh per year | Equal to the inclusion of 108 trees.

Annual CO2 reduction of the solar facade of De Loskade

The solar panels for the De Loskade project are designed in such a way that maximum yields are combined with a special appearance. A leaf pattern was chosen for the design of the panels, which means that the normally hard appearance of solar panels is softened by a natural print. The panels match the sustainable wood beautifully and are a nice addition to make the gables more lively.

Van Wijnen was the client in this project, in which Solarix was responsible for the design of the gable and the panels, as well as project management during development and implementation by Tautus.Client: <a target="_blank" href="https://vanwijnen.nl/">Van Wijnen</a>Project realization team: Van Wijnen, Tautus, Solarix

The concept for the De Loskade project consists of prefab homes that can be placed on location in one day. Van Wijnen had asked Solarix to create a facade on two of the residential blocks in their new 'nice living' concept.

De Loskade

As part of the design research &#039;Landscape of Desire&#039; into energy landscapes in the Lopikerwaard, four design teams started working to come up with innovative ideas for solar fields for two study areas. We started working on the landscape of desire in a multidisciplinary team of <a href="https://www.dsla.nl/">DS landscape architects</a>, Solarix and Theo Heldens, and were given the energy issue to think about the Levees.This created &#039;The Sun Beetle&#039;, a lightweight and idiosyncratic energy-generating element that adapts to landscapes and seasons.

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As part of the design research 'Landscape of Desire' into energy landscapes in the Lopikerwaard, four design teams started working to come up with innovative ideas for solar fields for two study areas.