UNED FACULTY OF SCIENCE · MADRID, SPAIN
Onyx Solar has participated in the construction of the new Faculty of Science building at the National University of Distance Education (UNED) in Las Rozas, Madrid. This building, designed by architects Begoña Fernández-Shaw Zulueta and Luis Rojo de Castro, stands out for its avant-garde approach, integrating cutting-edge architectural solutions with the use of photovoltaic glass.
The building features an efficient roof made up of slats incorporating Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic glass. Over 4,000 units of crystalline silicon glass, measuring 933 mm x 190 mm, have been installed. This glass not only enhances the building’s aesthetics but also helps reduce energy consumption, aligning with the campus’s sustainability goals. The integration of this glass allows the building to generate clean energy, strengthening the energy self-sufficiency of the project.
The building’s modular design optimizes natural light and promotes interaction with the environment, thanks to interior courtyards and skylights that facilitate ventilation and harness solar energy. This project, a collaboration between SEGIPSA, ENAR, TRAGSA, and Grupo Aluman, highlights UNED’s commitment to leading the integration of advanced technologies in its infrastructure, providing students with a modern, efficient, and functional environment.
The UNED is the largest public university in Spain in terms of student numbers and academic offerings, and the largest campus in Europe. With 50 years of experience, it is dedicated to providing high-quality higher education through an innovative online and blended learning model, a leader in its field. Each year, over 200,000 students trust its flexible learning system, which combines online teaching with in-person support and a constantly evolving technological platform. This system allows students to adapt their studies to their individual needs, with no entry requirements and compatible with work schedules and personal situations.
The State-Owned Real Estate Management Company of Public Assets, M.P.S.A. (SEGIPSA) is a state-owned enterprise with 100% public capital from the General Directorate of State Heritage. It operates as an instrumental entity and technical service provider for the General State Administration and its affiliated contracting authorities. SEGIPSA is authorized to directly carry out various tasks related to public assets or rights, or those that could become public, contributing to the management and preservation of public heritage.
ENAR Architectural Envelopes is a Spanish engineering and consulting firm specializing in technological façades. Founded in 1999, it focuses on providing expert advice on the use of innovative technologies and materials for building envelopes, primarily serving architects, engineers, and developers. With over two decades of experience, ENAR has developed highly efficient and technologically advanced façade systems, working with traditional materials such as steel, aluminum, and glass, as well as cutting-edge materials like reinforced resins and polymers. The company has collaborated with renowned national and international architects and worked on significant projects in Africa and Asia for major developers and engineering firms.
Grupo Tragsa is a group of public companies, part of the State-Owned Industrial Participations Society (SEPI), and has become a leading provider of services and a reference company for executing public sector projects. It consists of two companies: Tragsa (founded in 1977), responsible for rural development, environmental conservation, and emergency response services, and Tragsatec (founded in 1989), which specializes in engineering and technical assistance. With over 40 years of experience, Grupo Tragsa is at the forefront of various sectors and is known for its strong commitment to innovation, particularly in R&D&I. Additionally, its nationwide presence in Spain and its involvement in international projects contribute to local development and the transfer of knowledge and technology.
Aluman Group offers global, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the construction sector. Founded in 1973 in Arteixo (A Coruña, Spain), it started as a small metal carpentry workshop and has grown into an industrial group with 7 international subsidiaries and nearly 700 employees. Leaders in the execution of architectural facades, Aluman specializes in unique projects that require high levels of engineering and technological innovation. In addition to design, engineering, and construction, it offers services in mock-ups, testing, and project management. With a strong presence in the market and extensive experience in the sector, Aluman has solidified its leadership in facades and enclosures, particularly in the housing, retail, and hotel sectors through its Candame brand.
