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Success for TH Rosenheim: High-rise residential building with PV façade wins architecture prize

Solar prize for TH Rosenheim: Facade-integrated PV system in Regensburg high-rise residential building receives award

02.06.2025

Source: Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences

An innovative high-rise residential building in Regensburg, realized with the significant involvement of Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious "Architecture Prize for Building-Integrated Solar Technology 2024".

The interdisciplinary project impressed the jury with its successful combination of architecture, technology and sustainability.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Philipp Molter from the studiomolter architecture firm and Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences was responsible for the architectural design. Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences was particularly involved in the planning of the façade-integrated photovoltaic system - a key element of the climate-friendly refurbishment concept.

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The refurbishment of the high-rise building, which was originally built in 1967, included an energy upgrade and the addition of 40 new apartments. A total of 98 residential units were thus created. A PV façade with an output of 98 kWp was harmoniously integrated into the south and west sides. Thanks to a special champagne-colored coating, the solar technology blends elegantly into the façade. Although the east side remained unused, it would have offered further potential of around 50 kWp.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Stopper, Prof. Mike Zehner and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Isabell Nemeth, who developed the technical concept together with an interdisciplinary team, were responsible for project management at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences. Particular attention was paid to circularity and sustainability: the aluminum façade is made of 92% recycled material and can be dismantled by type.

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"This project is exemplary for the role of universities in the development of sustainable buildings," emphasizes Prof. Dr.-Ing. "The close collaboration between various disciplines and partners has resulted in a model that combines technological innovation and architectural quality."

The competition, organized by Solarenergieförderverein Bayern e.V. for the tenth time, attracted 60 entries from ten countries. Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences is delighted with the recognition as proof of its claim to combine scientific excellence with social relevance.