In the recent issue of Finiture Green, an article by Alessandro Longo of Lombardini22 highlighted a crucial theme: the aesthetic transition in sustainable architecture. A debate that resonates strongly with us at Glass to Power, where we believe beauty and performance must go hand in hand.
The article points out how, too often, provocative aesthetics mask a lack of substance in terms of sustainability. A concept we fully share. To initiate a genuine aesthetic transition, beauty and harmony must engage with environmental performance, seeking a balance between image sobriety and sustainable impact.
In this context, Heli-ON represents an innovative and promising solution. The insulating glass unit with a photovoltaic frame, developed by Glass to Power, transforms glazed surfaces into active energy sources, integrating harmoniously with architecture. Heli-ON perfectly embodies the vision of an aesthetic transition that combines beauty, performance, and sustainability, offering a remarkable visual impact that resides in sobriety and harmony with the environment.
Longo emphasizes the importance of overcoming obsolete regulations and adopting a creative and multidisciplinary approach. The integration of advanced technologies, such as photovoltaic panels, can transform the appearance of buildings, opening new frontiers for “facade design.”
Regulations such as UNI EN ISO 52016-3 and EU indices for assessing the readiness of buildings for digital smart technologies push us to explore new frontiers, just like the dynamic facade in Abu Dhabi, an example of how architecture can draw inspiration from nature to create innovative solutions.
In Lombardini22’s vision, the building envelope must ensure high energy performance, minimizing the use of energy-intensive plant systems. The Zucchetti Village building in Lodi, designed by Lombardini22, is an example of this.
As highlighted in the article, the aesthetic transition requires a new relationship with the client, based on education and collaboration. Heli-ON is the result of this approach: a product born from listening to market needs and the desire to offer innovative and sustainable solutions.
The aesthetic transition, as Longo points out, consists of working on the beauty of sustainability. A concept that we at Glass to Power have embraced. Heli-ON is the demonstration that it is possible to create beautiful, high-performance, and sustainable products, capable of generating a positive impact on the environment and people.
From Ocio, Magazine by Lombardini 22 La rivoluzione estetica. Nuove responsabilità, nuovi involucri
