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From an architectural perspective, the project demonstrates how BIPV can be used as a primary cladding material without compromising the design language. The panel layout follows the building’s structural rhythm, and joints are aligned with key architectural lines to maintain a disciplined elevation. At corners and transitions, the cladding returns cleanly to preserve a sense of continuity and depth, while the rainscreen cavity provides proper ventilation and service access.
Eckdetail der BIPV-Fassade von SolarLab für das Fanshawe Innovation Centre
Umwandlung des Fanshawe Innovation Centre mit BIPV
SolarLab's BIPV-Fassade für das Fanshawe Innovation Centre
Das Projekt wurde 2023 abgeschlossen.
Project Achievements
The Fanshawe College Innovation Village has been widely recognised for its architectural and environmental achievements. The project received the 2025 Canadian Green Building Award from SABMagazine and the 2025 SCUP/AIA-CAE Merit Award for Building Additions, Renovation or Adaptive Reuse. It also earned an Honourable Mention at the 2025 London Urban Design Awards and the 2025 ARIDO Award in the LEARN category for interiors. These distinctions highlight the project’s success in merging architectural quality with a future-focused sustainability agenda.