Our latest completed reimagine project is right here at our home in the Oliver Building. At Manasc Isaac we’re always looking for ways to reduce the impact our office has on the environment. During the warmer months we rely on operable windows, not mechanical air conditioning, to keep us cool while we work inside. We added photovoltaic (PV) panels, that also operate as sunshades, to the south side of the building which receives a generous amount of sun during the day. This integrated design solution solves many problems with one idea. We are able to provide exterior sunshades that generate green, no carbon emitting power and also keep the building cool. The panels feed 10.4 kilowatts, or 10 per cent of the building’s energy needs. During weekends or other low-usage periods, the energy flows into the grid. Part of the funding for our PV solar sunshades was provided by a generous grant from the Edmonton Solar Electric Pilot Program.

Watch a neat time lapse video showing the installation of the sunshades HERE!