What if a skyscraper’s outside wrapping could take a more active role in sustaining the building’s operational needs and engaging passers-by
Developed last year in Japan, PV-TV is a building material with a three-in-one functionality: it is able to act as a glazing element, solar panel, and video display screen. "A skyscrapers exterior skin adds structural support and helps maintain the buildings internal temperature; some skins also offer aesthetic value, shimmering in the light and reflecting the landscape in pleasing ways. But what if a skyscrapers outside wrapping could take a more active role in sustaining the buildings operational needs and engaging passers-by?"
Thanks to Julie Taraska
Read the full story: PV-TV: A Multifunctional, Eco-Friendly Building Material
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