Headquarters of “Schutz & Rettung” of the city of Zurich

The Building

Building pre-intervention

Building post-intervention

The roof of the Schutz & Rettung Zurich headquarters was renovated in 2021. Together with the specialists the client's representatives looked for a suitable solution for the use of solar energy. Instead of the originally planned rooftop system, they decided on a pilot project with a colourful roof-integrated solar solution. The result was one of the largest coloured solar roofs in Europe in the middle of the city of Zurich. The chosen solution could be a solution for listed buildings.

The Solution

Solution post-intervention

What is the Solution?

Combination of active and inactive coloured solar modules integrated in the roof

Why Does it work?

The best compromise between performance and aesthetics. Optimum architectural integration, respecting the architectural aspects of the building and area.

PROS

Adaptable to building and site requirements (colour, texture, shape)
The chosen solution could be a solution for listed buildings.
The inactive modules provide a neat finish right down to the edges/angles, what not only preserves the appearance of the building, but also optimizes energy production.

CONS