Lakefront Villa in Lavaux

The Building

Building pre-intervention

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Building post-intervention

The villa is located in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage protected Lavaux region in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The owner's aim was to renovate the house with as close to a zero carbon footprint as technically possible. The challenge was to install a solar solution without disrupting the visual beauty of the roof and its surroundings. The construction permit for the solar roof was submitted to the Consultative Commission of Lavaux (CCL).

The Solution

Solution post-intervention

What is the Solution?

Solar tiles as an ideal replacement for traditional slate tiles. It is suitable for heritage buildings but also new construction where a matt finish is desired.

Why Does it work?

The solar tiles are perfect for this conservation environment, providing 100% full coverage without altering the visual aspect of the property located in this heritage protected region.

PROS

Adaptable to site requirements (colour, texture, shape)
Resemblance to tiles (mimetic).
Preservation of the appearance of the conservation area while producing energy in the new building.

CONS