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Course Title

SDCB 302 -
Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Course Description

As interest in solar generated electricity unfolds, Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems - where the photovoltaic elements actually become an integral part of the building - will be the first to reach widespread commercialization. BIPV is set to become increasingly important as Canada moves toward meeting its commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions.This full-day workshop, the fifth in the series Sustainable Design for Canadian Building (SDCB), is designed to heighten the architectural community's understanding of this emerging and exciting technology. The workshop, however, is open to engineers and others in the design and construction industry.The workshop will:

• Identify the numerous benefits of BIPV and dispel the myths that surround its use;
• Provide international and Canadian examples of creative and inspiring projects that illustrate the architectural opportunities of BIPV;
• Provide the various arguments that can used to justify BIPV;
• Introduce attendees to the concept of net-zero energy buildings; and
• Explore in detail at least one case study of an existing building incorporating photovoltaic cells.

Duration

One full day (8 hours)

Course Presenters

Dr. Ray Cole, Professor and Architect, UBC
Josef Ayoub, Senior Project Office, NRCan
Milfred Hammerbacher of ATS Automation
Local Architects