Australia’s first building with an integrated solar facade. Melbourne-based architecture firm Kennon, have announced the construction of Australia's first building with a solar-powered façade. The eight-story office building will be equipped with 1,182 solar panels that will produce more energy than it consumes.
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Aurora Spencer Street Pty Ltd
Collaborators
Neoscape Pty Ltd, George Fethers & Co, Crema Constructions
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
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