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An ultrathin staircase is being realised in the lobby of ABT Velp. This eye-catcher has an unprecedented thinness and brings many innovations together.  The staircase was designed by JHK Architects and will be executed in the form of a Jacob’s…
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High costs, a lack of integration possibilities and interest on the part of architects – solar modules for building skin integration are still niche products.
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This is a free online course aimed at architects so they may learn how to design using our photovoltaic glass.
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