solardigned
Solardigned is a framework used in architecture, engineering, and urban planning to integrate solar energy systems with the built environment in a holistic, aesthetically conscious way. It emphasizes aligning solar performance with the form, orientation, and context of a site, rather than treating photovoltaic installations as separate add-ons. The term blends solar design with architectural design, and is often used to advocate early consideration of sun exposure, shading, material choices, and modularity during the planning stage.
Origins and usage: The phrase solardigned appeared in sustainability and design discourse in the 2010s as a
Principles and methods: Core ideas include site-specific orientation and shading analysis, building-integrated photovoltaics or solar facades,
Applications: Solardigned concepts guide new construction, retrofit projects, and urban development schemes, and inform guidelines used
Criticism and reception: Critics point to potential increases in upfront cost and design complexity, as well
See also: Building-integrated photovoltaics and passive solar design.