The portal is aimed at architects, construction planners and specialists from the real estate sector. The listed reference buildings are described by extensive dossiers (download as pdf-files) containing planning documents, sketches and photos. It provides users with professional information to help design and plan similar buildings.
Global search possible
The database is continually being expanded and deepened. It has a global structure and users can search for continents, regions and locations. Also year of construction and involved companies are available.
All objects are described by their usage and specifics of the solar architecture. This makes it easier to find and makes them comparable. The types of use differ according to:
family houses,
apartment buildings,
neighborhoods,
dormitories,
office building,
school-building,
factory buildings and halls,
town halls and administrative buildings,
car parks,
theaters, opera houses, concert halls,
hotels and lodges,
buildings for sports and leisure,
special buildings (airports, railway stations, hospitals etc.).
When using solar technology, a distinction is made according to:
pitched roofs,
flat roofs,
tilt roofs,
rooftop systems,
in-roof systems,
solar facades,
crystalline solar modules,
thin-film modules,
organic photovoltaics,
solar roofing,
solar balconies.
With these criteria, subscribers can search for reference projects that are similar to their projects or serve as a model.
Extensive product database
In addition, members of the Solar Age Club have at their disposal an extensive database of building products and solar products available on the market. It already describes more than 420 different products.
The membership costs 89 euros per year. The database is permanently updated and extended by new entries. Club members also receive numerous tips, hints, planning tools and checklists. The industry service offers its specialist information in German and English. (HS)
