Towards solar facades as participatory public art: An introduction

Nicoletti, Eleonora

Abstract

The presentation was given at the start of co-design workshops with Bristol professionals involved in building design and residents. It introduced the project the events were part of and solar facades research. The events aimed to engage the public in envisioning possibilities for the visual design of energy-generating solar facades for the retrofit of buildings in Bristol, particularly in Bedminster, which is characterised by a strong presence of street art. The workshops provided opportunities for participants to learn more about the possibilities for integrating photovoltaics and art into the building envelope. They invited participants to consider solar potential and express their views on the visual design of solar facades for Bristol in the context of the renewable energy transition.

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Upfest Workshop Series
• Start Date: Jun 21, 2023
• End Date: Jun 25, 2023
• Deposit Date: Sep 21, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 26, 2023
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11129734
• Additional Information: The project 'Towards Solar Facades as Participatory Public Art' was Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), ​; part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), under the Design Accelerator scheme (Grant Ref: AH/X003574/1).; The engagement activities were coordinated by the project partner Upfest and involved the participation of the solar technology partner BIPVco.