BIPV
Coloured Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are integrated into the prefabricated façade at the manufacturing plant, improving the energy efficiency of retrofitted buildings and making the retrofit quick and hassle-free.
Concept
A prefabricated system that thermally insulates the entire building façade, prevents condensation, and generates energy from renewable sources by integrating coloured BIPV panels, matching the building aesthetics. Windows are also included in the industrialised façade.
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Manufacturing
Traditional façade and windowsSingle elements are separately produced and sent to the building site from different factories
Prefabricated integrated façadeIndividual elements are fabricated separately and delivered to the prefabricated façade manufacturer. All components, including windows and BIPV substructures, are assembled in the factory into a single module for transport to the site. BIPV elements are delivered directly to prevent damage
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Waste
Traditional façade and windows-
Prefabricated integrated façadeLimited due to factory optimization and correctly separated, stored and recycled
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Assembly time
Traditional façade and windows-
Prefabricated integrated façade14-21 working days for 100 sqm
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Transportation
Traditional façade and windowsFrom each different factory to the building site or to the contractors and then to the site
Prefabricated integrated façadeFrom the factory to the building site
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Installation time
Traditional façade and windows33-35 working days for a 100 sqm in 2 workers
Prefabricated integrated façade17,5 days for a 100 sqm in 2 workers
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Noise & dust
Traditional façade and windowsFrom all on-site drilling and installation activities
Prefabricated integrated façadeOnly drilling of the anchoring system and the fixation module
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Waste
Traditional façade and windowsVarious materials such as insulation, membrane, cladding, dowels, and tapes typically classified as contaminated and designated for disposal in landfill containers.
Prefabricated integrated façadeLimited to tapes/sealant, protective sheets, and minor finishing work around the modules
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Maintenance
Traditional façade and windowsReplace the façade every 30 years
Prefabricated integrated façadeReplace façade every 50 years
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Disassembly
Traditional façade and windows- Cladding for recycling
- Water membrane, insulation panels, and shaped disk dowel for processing (recycling or landfill as appropriate)
- Metal substructure for recycling or partial reuse
- BIPV panels sent to a specialized recycling centre
Prefabricated integrated façade- Cladding for recycling
2. BIPV panels sent to a specialized recycling centre
3.Anchoring system for reuse
4. Other facade materials for repair, reconditioning, recovery, recycling, or partial reuse
5. Only tape for landfill
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Costs
Traditional façade and windows630-650 € per sqm installed
Prefabricated integrated façade680-700 € per sqm installed