Architectural aspects for building integrated photovoltaics

The present work is part of a student projectperformed at the School of Architecture at theUniversity of Patras, Greece and summarizesand discusses principles and design concepts forbuilding integrated photovoltaics. A review forthe several types and properties of the photovoltaicswith regard to integration aspects in thebuilding envelope and their advantages and disadvantagesare included. The work also includesaspects for the new aesthetic items that comefrom these new types of building componentsand suggestions for application requirementsand future perspectives.