Combining openness, sustainability, design, and quality in a single component – there is hardly any other function that occupies modern architecture more. Lamilux has succeeded in doing just that with its PR60 glass roof with integrated photovoltaics, which has now been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in gold. The jury thus honours a solution that shows how energy production can be visibly and convincingly integrated into architecture. The system opens up new possibilities for architects and planners who want to harmonise daylight, energy generation and individuality.
Architecture and sustainability intelligently combined
The PR60 with PV integration is a further development of the well-known PR60 glass roof system from Lamilux – but with a clear goal: to integrate photovoltaics into the roof surface itself rather than treating it as an add-on technology. The system is manufactured using the proven glass-module-glass construction: the solar cells are embedded between two panes of glass and thus permanently protected. With configurable sizes, transparencies and performance levels, the system can be adapted to a wide variety of architectural concepts. Whether glass dome, pyramid or free geometry – the PR60 remains flexible in form and precise in construction, making it an optimal solution for complex renovations.
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The system also demonstrates its strengths in terms of functionality. Ventilation elements and smoke and heat extraction systems can be seamlessly integrated into the glass roof. To further reinforce the product's sustainability credentials, excellent insulation values enable energy efficiency classes up to passive house standard to be achieved. This makes the system ideal for demanding construction projects with high energy targets.
Lamilux wins the German Design Award 2026
The high-quality construction, design flexibility and seamless PV integration also impressed the jury of the German Design Award. This internationally renowned award honours products that combine design and technical innovation in a special way. In the ‘Building and Elements’ category, the jury primarily evaluates architectural relevance, construction quality and the contribution to sustainable building concepts.
The PR60 with integrated photovoltaics fulfilled these criteria in key areas: The solar technology becomes part of the roof surface without compromising transparency or architectural lines – an approach that, according to the jury, exemplifies how energy generation can be integrated into the building envelope.
First references in use
The Eggenhalle in Munich-Pasing shows how the award-winning system performs in a real-life project. The hall, which had been used for industrial purposes for decades, was transformed into a modern action sports location by Behnisch Architekten. The 229 m² gable roof made of PR60 elements integrates 136 PV modules and achieves a total output of 25.13 kilowatts.
The PV surface blends seamlessly into the existing roof geometry, preserving the identity of the historic steel structure and adding clear energy value. The hall is a prime example of how PV integration can work in architecture – without compromising on design, with a high functional impact and as a natural part of a contemporary conversion of an existing building.
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