Eco Factor: Solar-energy harvesting pavilion.
Michael Jantzen’s experimental designs have always been marked as the perfect blend of stunning architecture and ecological sustainability. The environmentally conscious designer has thrilled us every now and then with great designs that could revolutionize the skyline of any place on the planet. Michael’s latest design is known as the Sun Rays Pavilion, which boasts the use of solar panels to power the interiors and also supply surplus electricity to the grid.
The Sun Rays Pavilion is designed to evoke the sun’s rays. The structure comprises of 12 concrete rectangular columns, which are 150 feet tall, 250 feet long and 130 feet wide and are covered with photovoltaic film to capture the sun’s energy and convert it into usable electricity. A part of the energy is used to power the pavilion and the rest is sold to the grid to green the neighboring city as well.
The design does seem fantastic, but what bothers us is the position of the solar panels. Since the structure won’t be able to move along with the sun during the day, it won’t be able to generate its peak output most of the time. Moreover, since the blocks are stacked over one another, it might keep the photovoltaic film on the lower blocks under shadow falling from the block on top of it.
Via: GreenMuze
