If only Favemanc had been around when the International Style took hold… we’d all be in much better shape, resource wise, that is. Given that the tremendous and impressive glass monoliths erected by Mies et., al., came to dominate the skylines of most major American cities, and given that the bulk of these buildings are quite expensive to heat and/or cool, they should all be retrofitted with Favemanc’s innovative, integrated exterior cladding and photovoltaic panel system.

Eco Ceravolt Photovoltaic Panel. Manufactured by Favemanc.

Favemanc’s Eco Ceravolt PV Panels Are an Innovative Contribution to Alternative Power

Of course, such a thing is next to impossible, but certainly van der Rohe would have endorsed this creative synthesis of form and function. The system is an holistic integration of cladding and PV panels that starts with Favemanc’s Ventilated Facade Systems.

This modular ceramic exterior wall cladding features a reinforcing cellular internal structure for strength and durability; an exterior insulating layer to improve building performance in both hot and cold; and a modular-style anchoring system that facilitates easy snap-together installation without cutting or drilling.

In regards to the actual PV panels, Eco Ceravolt’s central innovation is its easy integration into existing cladding, “thus taking advantage of the full potential of the facades for their direct and indirect exposure to the sun for power generation.” The seamless integration eliminates many of the costs associated with traditional PV panels, while improving on the habitual aesthetic several fold.

Indeed, Eco Ceravolt resembles nothing so much as a typical facade of dark glass on any one of the thousands of International Style buildings across the world. Thus, if the look of Eco Ceravolt teaches us anything, it’s that innovative power systems can indeed be adapted to resemble an established aesthetic style that we know and love.

About the Manufacturer: Based in the famous literary locale of La Mancha, Spain, Favemanc is not so much prone to slash at windmills, as it is to harness their clean, green power. The company specializes in employing the proven versatility of Extruded Clinker Clay to create their patented ventilated ceramic panels. An excellent sustainable choice for exterior cladding in various applications, the panels are strong, energy efficient, and easy to install. And they mesh seamlessly with Favemanc’s new integrated PV panel modules for a two-pronged attack on inefficient heating and cooling.