Sun and Rain Protection For Walkways
Sunopy

Sun and Rain Protection For Walkways for Sunopy

The Sunopy project introduces an innovative solution for hot climate cities: a sun harvesting canopy providing pedestrian shelter while generating clean energy. Utilizing a biodegradable bamboo structure with glass photovoltaic panels, it offers rapid installation on steel screw foundations. Designed for aesthetic appeal and sustainability, its modular design allows for flexible adaptation to various urban environments. With the first segment planned for implementation in Malaysia, Sunopy promises to revolutionize urban landscapes, offering a scalable, eco friendly linear power plant.

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Unique Properties

Project objective: a highly aesthetic and eco-friendly photovoltaic canopy for city walkways that can be built quickly and inexpensively at any location using a few repeatable bamboo elements and one kind of a standard rectangular photovoltaic module.

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Photovoltaic, sun protection, rain protection, sun canopy, sustainable structure

Production Technology

The construction has been parametrically developed to adapt to any common walkway and follow any route shape. The number of panel rows, distance between modules, and their inclination can be flexibly adjusted to local conditions. The supporting structure comprises repetitive round bamboo arches, with non-reflective glass solar panels affixed to bamboo purlins. A fabric membrane offers extra protection and softly diffuses light. Biodegradable and easily dismantled, the structure requires minimal resources and generates electricity emission-free. Installation is rapid on steel screw foundations, eliminating the need for concrete. The system is easy to assemble, modular, adaptable, and consists of only four repeatable components.

Project Duration

The project was developed in 2024, with the first experimental segment planned for implementation in the city of Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Operation Flow

The system offers perfect synergy: the photovoltaic canopy, providing protection from the sun and rain for pedestrians, generates electricity at the same time.

Research

This study project explores the potential of using sunshade structures in hot climate cities to generate electricity from integrated photovoltaic cells while providing protection from harsh weather conditions. The aim is to achieve synergy between weather protection and solar energy production. Through simulation and analysis, the research evaluates the feasibility and energy production potential of such integrated systems, offering insights into sustainable urban development and resilience enhancement.

Inspiration

SUNOPY is a SUN harvesting CANOPY for hot climate cities, offering pedestrian protection from sun and rain. It's an urban linear power plant with a biodegradable structure of bamboo arches, purlins, and glass PV panels. Emitting no emissions, it installs rapidly on steel screw foundations. Modular and sustainable – it's a cityscape eye-catcher.

Image Credits

Image #1 : Shapeslinestudio, Image #2 : Shapeslinestudio, Image #3 : Shapeslinestudio, Image #4 : Shapeslinestudio, Image #5 : Peter Kuczia

Project Overview

Sunopy Sun and Rain Protection For Walkways has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Peter Kuczia was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Sunopy Sun and Rain Protection For Walkways.

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Sunopy: A Sustainable Photovoltaic Canopy for Urban Walkways

Peter Kuczia Introduces Sunopy, a Biodegradable Canopy Providing Sun and Rain Protection While Generating Clean Energy


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