GENYO BUILDING · GRANADA, SPAIN
NEW CONSTRUCTION
The GENYO Building, part of Pfizer's innovative pharmaceutical initiatives, now boasts a façade that seamlessly blends sustainability with modern design. This advanced photovoltaic installation features two-colored amorphous silicon glass panels, arranged randomly across the walls, giving the building a striking and dynamic look that attracts the attention of passersby. Located within the Health Science Technological Park (PTS) in Granada, the GENYO Building serves as a hub for Genomics and Oncological Research. The energy produced by the photovoltaic façade powers 1,814 lighting points inside the building, reducing reliance on external energy sources and boosting the facility’s sustainability credentials.
The use of photovoltaic glass for the GENYO Building aligns with the project’s goals of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. With its 20% semi-transparency level, the glass panels provide ample daylighting while preventing excess heat gain, resulting in enhanced indoor comfort and reduced cooling needs. Covering 550 m², the installation generates 32,000 kWh of clean energy annually, enough to significantly offset the building’s power consumption.
The integration of photovoltaic glass not only contributes to the building’s renewable energy production but also enhances its thermal and acoustic performance, leading to additional energy savings in heating and cooling. This project showcases how photovoltaic technology can be used to create buildings that are both aesthetically appealing and highly energy efficient, positioning the GENYO Building as a leader in sustainable design within the research community.
"Our aim is to continue with our commitment to energetic efficiency and the use of renewable energy, provided that it is profitable and that it makes sense”.
