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February 10, 2022
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The Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex (SAMIH) at the University of Toronto Scarborough set a bold precedent in sustainable construction by partnering with Mitrex to transform its entire building envelope into an active energy-generating surface. Through the integration of Mitrex's eFacade PRO+ BIPV system — featuring photovoltaic glass panels backed by lightweight aluminum honeycomb — the 63,000 sq. ft. facility achieves a total installed solar capacity of 632 kW, producing approximately 420,000 kWh of clean energy annually and generating an estimated $80,000 in energy revenue each year. Designed by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt Architects, the project proves that high performance, architectural beauty, and economic viability can all be achieved within a single, fully integrated facade system.
The Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex (SAMIH) at the University of Toronto Scarborough set a bold precedent in sustainable construction by partnering with Mitrex to transform its entire building envelope into an active energy-generating surface. Through the integration of Mitrex's eFacade PRO+ BIPV system — featuring photovoltaic glass panels backed by lightweight aluminum honeycomb — the 63,000 sq. ft. facility achieves a total installed solar capacity of 632 kW, producing approximately 420,000 kWh of clean energy annually and generating an estimated $80,000 in energy revenue each year. Designed by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt Architects, the project proves that high performance, architectural beauty, and economic viability can all be achieved within a single, fully integrated facade system.
Originally developed for NASA spacecraft, aluminum honeycomb has become a staple in modern facade systems, delivering rigidity and flatness without the weight penalty. In BIPV applications, manufacturers like Mitrex use it as a structural core, allowing a single panel to function as both cladding and an energy-generating component.
Originally developed for NASA spacecraft, aluminum honeycomb has become a staple in modern facade systems, delivering rigidity and flatness without the weight penalty. In BIPV applications, manufacturers like Mitrex use it as a structural core, allowing a single panel to function as both cladding and an energy-generating component.
Mitrex, North America’s largest manufacturer of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), has partnered with Gensler, the global architecture and design firm, to develop its latest innovation: eFacade PRO+ with Honeycomb Backing. This collaboration sets a new standard for solar facades that combine design freedom, high performance, and sustainability.
Mitrex, North America’s largest manufacturer of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), has partnered with Gensler, the global architecture and design firm, to develop its latest innovation: eFacade PRO+ with Honeycomb Backing. This collaboration sets a new standard for solar facades that combine design freedom, high performance, and sustainability.
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