Enhancing the appearance of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: A case study

Over the past years, advanced renewable technologies such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) has transformed to become more efficient, reliable, less costly and attractive. A migration Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) push for Green (GB) is a major driver adoption of BIPVs, not only in developed countries, but also developing world. Fundamental issues cost, aesthetics, technological lock-in, awareness, socio- economic barriers have been identified hindrances advancement BIPVs especially countries. Understandably, there growing concerns about aesthetics it directly replaces conventional building materials. It established several studies that symbolism cultural acceptance direct impact on architecture. For instance, Ghana, symbols like “Adinkra” are valued epitome beauty, hence replicated clothes, buildings façades, emblems etc. hypothetical question here; Will replicating traditional intended materials BIPV façade roofing influence its Ghana alike countries? This paper establishes analyze nexus between design with aim viable prototype developers installers by drawing from existing literature expertise. Here, Ghanaian Adinkra used case study application futuristic buildings. pilot illustration demonstrated using graphic software. Traditional will bearing considering value attachment Ghanaians these symbols. serve resource material installers.