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Solar Activation of Footbridges for Beijing, Product: AVANCIS GmbH / Architecture: Peter Kuczia (Germany) | International Design Awards Winners

Solar Activation of Footbridges for Beijing

CompanyProduct: AVANCIS GmbH / Architecture: Peter Kuczia (Germany)

Lead DesignersDr. Peter Kuczia

Project LocationBeijing

ClientAVANCIS GmbH

Prize(s)Bronze in Architecture Categories / Arches, bridges, viaducts and gateways

Entry Description

There are hundreds of footbridges in Beijing. Many of them are quite unattractive. Why not transform them into power generating urban facilities?
The aesthetic AVANCIS photovoltaic modules are ideal material for cladding the existing structures and converting them into appealing city spots. The thin-film modules produce electricity even under the most unfavorable weather and site conditions.
Every single footbridge get its own individual design, becoming a distinguishable reference point in the city. E-car charging stations under the footbridges directly utilize the generated solar energy.