ARCHIVES: This is legacy content from before Sustainable Cities Collective was relaunched as Smart Cities Dive in early 2017. Some information, such as publication dates or images, may not have migrated over. For the latest in smart city news, check out the new Smart Cities Dive site or sign up for our daily newsletter.

Hidden Solar Panels


The International Centre for Design in Saint-Etienne, France, uses a geodesic design made up of 14,000 equilateral triangles filled with glass, metal, and solar panels.

Concerned by how solar panels can dominate an architectural space, LIN Architects created a building that effortlessly absorbs every element of its design to create an ultra-modern space with green credentials.


Link to original post