The design represents the idea of the shelter, the independence of the shell from the building itself. The choice of a parabolic form for the roof is the result of the search for elegance and optimization of the structure. This hall is intended to serve as a climatic buffer zone, both in winter and in summer. The glazed shell incorporates semitransparent PV glasses with silicon cells.
Source: Samyn & Partners
Project | Fire Hall | |
Location | Houten (NL) | |
Latitude | 52° 2' | |
Completion year |
2000 | |
Architect | Samyn & Partners | |
Type | Fire station | |
Category | New | |
Surroundings | - | |
Technology | Multicrystalline | |
Installed power |
23.9 kWp | |
Orientation | south | |
PV module |
Shell Solar | |
Dimensions | N/A | |
Transparency |
Semi-transparent |