WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS HALL WITH INNOVATIVE PHOTOVOLTAIC BUILDING ENVELOPE

A hall with a dual purpose: power generation andcovered storage & logistics area. The new building extends an existing commercial hall with a clearly structured construction featuring innovative Building-Integrated Photovoltaics GIPV / BIPV.

What’s special: There is no additional roof skin. Instead of a classic roof covering with a mounted PV system, the 330 translucent in-roof modules themselves form the tight building envelope. On approximately 590 m² of roof and wall area, 107 kWp of power is generated. The modules are translucent – sunlight penetrates directly into the interior through the gaps between the cells. This creates a bright working atmosphere with additional daylight entry while maximizing electricity production.

The construction combines a black steel support structure with a light timber construction, which, in conjunction with the translucent modules, creates a modern and warm spatial feel. The hall is complemented by a second storage level made of solid wood, as well as spacious drive-through gates. The entire interior is designed as a logistics and maneuvering area – with storage options both on the second level and laterally on the ground. The end faces with larch wood cladding add a natural accent.

A particular challenge was the seamless connection to the existing in-roof photovoltaic system of the main building. The new hall integrates seamlessly – architecturally monolithic, technically sealed, and functionally detailed.

We accompanied the project from start to finish – from design, through visualization and submission planning, to detailed construction planning.

This resulted in a sustainable commercial building that combines functionality, energy generation, and architecture in a single structure – a showcase project for modern, building-integrated photovoltaics.