Solskin at Glasstec 2026 Among Three Key New Trends
Our first appearance at Glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf gave Solskin exactly the kind of test that matters: real conversations, real questions, and real reactions from people working at the intersection of glass, facades, energy, and architecture.
Across the exhibition, visitors came to see how an adaptive solar facade can bring shading, solar energy, and architectural design into one active building envelope. They did not only look at the technology. They asked how it could fit into projects already in motion.
A particular highlight was being selected and interviewed as one of three key new trends at the exhibition. For our team, that recognition helped bring Solskin to a wider audience and confirmed the growing interest in facades that do more than enclose a building.
Bringing the adaptive facade to life
Vesna and Anna represented Solskin across two exhibition areas during glasstec 2026. At Glasstec live, visitors could experience our large demonstrator in motion. In the Startup Zone, the focus shifted to conversations, new connections, and the many ways adaptive solar facades could become part of future buildings.
Seeing the system move made the concept tangible. Instead of discussing facade performance only in theory, visitors could watch the modules respond, adjust, and show how a building envelope can play an active role.
That sparked practical questions:
How could adaptive photovoltaic modules become part of a facade design?
How can a building envelope generate electricity while also providing adjustable shading?
Where could Solskin fit into projects that are already taking shape?
How might architects use movement as part of the design language of a facade?
These questions are central to our work. Solskin brings energy generation and shading into the architectural design process from the start. The aim is to help building owners, architects, and facade specialists explore what becomes possible when the envelope adapts to changing light, heat, and design needs.
Vesna also took to the Glasstec auditorium stage to share this approach with visitors. Her presentation explained how Solskin combines exterior shading and photovoltaic generation within one adaptive system, and why that matters for the next generation of building envelopes. After the presentation, she also shared her impressions of our first glasstec in the event’s exhibitor feedback.
Recognition beyond the exhibition floor
The interest in Solskin extended beyond the exhibition stands. Journalists stopped by throughout glasstec to explore the demonstrators, ask questions, and interview the team.
Being selected as one of three key new trends gave us a valuable opportunity to introduce the system to a broader audience. It also offered a clear moment to show the technology in action, rather than only describe its potential.
Adaptive facades are moving from concept to conversation, and at glasstec 2026, Solskin became part of that conversation in a visible way.
The interview recorded at the exhibition captured this moment well. You can watch the full video about Solskin at glasstec 2026 to see the demonstrator and hear more about the idea behind the system.
USGlass Magazine also featured Solskin in its coverage of glasstec 2026. The article highlighted our combination of electricity generation and adjustable exterior shading, bringing the work to an international readership of architects, manufacturers, and facade specialists.
You can read the USGlass Magazine article on glasstec 2026 for the full exhibition coverage.
Conversations that shaped the week
Beyond the technology itself, our first glasstec was about the people we met.
We were delighted to see old friends, including André Zengaffinen, Bruce Nicole, and Markus Rumpf. We were especially happy they took the time to visit us, see the demonstrators, and share their thoughts.
The exhibition also opened the door to new connections. Many conversations focused on specific project needs, from facade integration to energy performance to the visual role of adaptive modules. These exchanges were especially valuable because they moved quickly from general interest to practical possibilities.
Visitors did not ask only whether the system works. They asked where it could belong. That shift matters. It shows that adaptive solar facades are becoming part of a broader discussion about how buildings can respond to their environment while contributing to energy generation.
What we bring back from Düsseldorf
We return from Düsseldorf with fresh perspectives, strengthened relationships, and promising opportunities to bring adaptive solar facades into future projects.
glasstec 2026 made one thing clear for us: the building envelope is no longer being discussed only as a boundary. It is becoming a place for performance, expression, and active response.
For Solskin, being selected among three key new trends was more than recognition. It was a chance to show how adaptive solar facades can bring shading, energy generation, and architectural design together, and to start the next set of conversations with the people who will shape tomorrow’s buildings.
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