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The 14-unit housing project in Ijsselstein has become the way to investigate the relationship between space and energy. Integrated solar power presented an obvious solution.Architects wanted to focus on aesthetics of PV, so thin-film solar panels made more sense to them than the more efficient, conventional solar panels. So the homes have been characterized by the volume of a multi-level solariums encased in PV panels. Only a few gaps were left for operable windows to let in natural light and fresh air. PV allows to supply about 30 % of each house’s energy need.
Source: Han Van Zweiten Architecten
| Project | 14 Housing development |  |
| Location | Ijsselstein (NL) | |
| Latitude | 52° 1' | |
| Completion year |
2002 | |
| Architect | Han van Zwieten ft. Kiss + Cathcart | |
| Type | Residential | |
| Category | New | |
| Surroundings | Urban | |
| Technology | Amorphous silicon | |
| Installed power |
1.6 kWp (per housing unit) | |
| Orientation | South | |
| PV module |
EPV (standard-size BiPV glass laminate) | |
| Dimensions | 30 m2 (per housing unit) | |
| Transparency | Opaque and semi-transparent (15%) |