An integrated façade system that promises to set new standards for energy and resource-saving architecture has been launched in Australia by Alucobond Architectural .
Alucobond Photovoltaic combines Alucobond aluminium composite panels with functional photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity. This enables architects and designers to use building facades for generation of sustainable energy.
Mounted on the usual substructures, the photovoltaic modules are simply joined with prefabricated plug-in cables. Alucobond Photovoltaic can be integrated into different façade formations in a creative ways for use on urban housing projects and office buildings to shopping centres, parking blocks and airports.
“Modern buildings that use Alucobond Photovoltaic not only look attractive, but also contribute decisively towards protecting our environment,” said Bruce Rayment, CEO, Alucobond Architectural.
Individually optimised Alucobond Photovoltaic systems can be chosen by architects and designers for each project, taking into consideration decisive factors such as location, exposure to sunlight, shadow and rear-ventilation.
Photovoltaic modules can be fitted to areas of a building with good exposure to sunlight and standard aluminium composite panels can be fitted to the shadowed areas.
Alucobond Architectural has appointed Daniel Ferster to the newly created position of Business Development Manager for Alucobond Photovoltaic in order to encourage sales growth of Alucobond Photvoltaic in Australia.
Mr Ferster last position was as Account Manager – Building Products with Alucobond Architectural’s sister company, Halifax Vogel Group (HVG).
“Daniel fulfilled his role at HVG with enthusiasm and expertise and we have no doubt that he will bring these same qualities to his role of introducing and communicating the environmental benefits of Alucobond Photovoltaic to architects, builders and designers,” said Mr Rayment.
Alucobond Photovoltaic is available to order from Alucobond Architectural offices and warehouses throughout Australia.
