BIPV Design guideline Based On Kneller’s Design model Steps

One of the most critical issues in today’s world is environmental problems (such as increasing global warming, air pollution, ecosystem destruction, etc.) caused by human activities. The adverse effects of these activities have appeared in various fields. The building construction industry is one of these practical aspects that must be noticed with the aim of its environmental damage reduction. Substitution of renewable energies instead of fossil sources for building energy supply is one of the solutions. For example, solar energy can help reduce pollution produced by buildings in different ways. Photovoltaic cells use the sun's energy to generate electricity. For their successful performance in the building, various parameters should be considered in the design process. PV cells in the building can be used in two types: BAPV(building-applied photovoltaics) or BIPV(building-integrated photovoltaics). In the BIPV type, due to the replacement of PV modules as some part of the building skin, a more accurate and detailed design is needed compared to the BAPVs. Therefore, this article’s purpose is to provide a design guide for BIPVs that presents step-by-step considerations for architects. Based on previous studies and BIPV guidelines, the essential parameters and design considerations were classified adapted to Kneller’s design model, which includes five stages of First Insight, preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Finally, the interaction of some of these parameters was discussed, and the parameters classified in each stage were summarized in a table.

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BAPV , BIPV , Design Process , Kneller G. F.Photovoltaic Cells ,