
coLLab team from the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences
Solution: blue hexagonal modules
Integration: metal mesh system in the double skin of the building
Location: Wuppertal, Germany
Project duration: 1 year
The project
Developing a sustainable energy solution for a modular extension project
The Solar Decathlon is one of the largest university-based competitions bringing forth innovative and inspiring ideas for sustainable building and living. At the Solar Decathlon Europe 21/22 in Wuppertal, Germany, 16 teams of different nationalities exhibited their eco-friendly house concepts. The German team coLLab, from the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart, developed a modular extension project for a building on their campus and presented a 1:1 scale model consisting of 4 units. As the main element of their creation, the students imagine a kind of double skin covering both the extension and the existing building and which integrates ASCA® solar modules.
The use of ASCA® solutions meets two objectives: produce renewable energy and improve the comfort of the inhabitants. Indeed, the modules filter the sun's rays and provide shade within the building. The students optimized the size and placement of the modules by running simulations on energy needs, interior temperature and sunlight conditions. Lightweight, hexagonal ASCA® modules of various sizes are integrated into the metal mesh covering the building's recycled wood façade, creating an aesthetic pattern on the building that changes throughout the day.
Modular energy system


“It is very interesting to work closely with promising students as they are defining the architecture of tomorrow. This innovative project is a perfect example of how our solar solutions can
be used in energy renovation projects because it can be flexibly adapted to existing buildings”
Key information
Project steps
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Beginning of the projectJanuary 2021
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Installation of the facadeJune 2022
Implementation
Mission | Stakeholder |
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Design of the building | coLLab |
Overall design of the modules | coLLab |
Technical drawing of the solar solution | ASCA |
Development of the technical system of the modules | ASCA |
Production of the modules | ASCA |
Installation | coLLab |
PROJECT
Solar surface:
PARTNER
coLLab team from the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences