Architectural Photovoltaic Applications: Lessons Learnt and Perceptions from Architects

Researchers have reported that despite technological development in photovoltaic technology and substantial cost reduction, there is still a narrow interest architectural applications (APA). Lack of correlated to various bottlenecks, one them lack knowledge among architects on the possibilities approaches adopt APA. In response issues mentioned, aim research presented was collecting qualitative quantitative information from as lessons learned perceptions regards total, 30 with without experience using photovoltaics (PV) were invited interviewed. They asked about their experience, design decision-making process PV, understanding integration, decisive factors use The results showed apparent differences between experiences perceptions, they highlighted realized projects. analysis visual implication PV integration shows that, eyes architects, into architecture does not depend product used, but instead, when part concept process, outcome seen meaningful integration.