About ASA
The Architectural Solar Association (ASA) represents a growing industry with The common goal of transforming building facades and other architectural surfaces into energy-generating assets.
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ASA is the leading industry advocate for solar architecture design. Our members are at the forefront of development, education, legislative regulation, building and energy codes and specifications as they relate to integrating solar into the architectural envelope.
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ASA Management
Browning Rockwell - Executive director
Over his 36-year career, Browning has mastered a range of disciplines related to international business, project development and technical management. He has founded and led several not-for-profit associations in the Middle East which are aimed at furthering the growth of solar energy, including the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA), Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Associations (SASIA) and Solar GCC Alliance.
Email: browningr@archsolar.org
Christopher Klinga, P.E. - Technical Director
Chris is a licensed, professional structural engineer, with 10-years of hands-on experience in the architectural solar industry. He has an extensive background in solar installation design and operations and architectural solar product development. In addition to his efforts with ASA, Chris operates his own solar product development firm SolMotiv Design, which consults directly with the full value chain of both PV and curtain wall industries. Chris is also a co-inventor on 3 solar technology patents and 3 pending patents. Chris holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Email: chris@archsolar.org
Laurent QUittre - Regional Manager, eu
A graduate of the HEC Management School – University of Liège - Belgium. In 1994, Laurent started working for the US-based company EDS as a business analyst in the private global banking industry. In 2005, he began his quest into Solar energy. As an outsider of the solar industry, he had the firm intention to do things differently. He developed a business model based on the architectural relevance of PV technologies. In 2006, he founded ISSOL and met the architect and engineer Philippe Samyn, an avant-garde visionary in sustainable construction. Together, they developed major architectural solar references, having a significant impact on Laurent’s vision. Laurent hired engineers and architects, created a strong team with a mix of highly technical and creative aptitudes. Over 14 years, ISSOL Belgium deployed remarkable BIPV projects around the world with renowned architects. Today, Laurent is focused on leveraging his experience to offer the best possible solutions to make energy efficient buildings under the premise that PV is not just a technology but a building material that decarbonizes the construction industry. Under the platform of ISSOL Switzerland SA, a company that consults with the building industry on the use of PV Glass, Laurent continues to offer his expertise to real estate developers, architects, engineering companies and research organizations all around the world.
Email: lquittre@archsolar.org
Anoop Babu - Regional Manager, Middle East
Anoop is driven by a passion for renewable energy and has spearheaded numerous development projects in the Middle East and Asia over the past eight years. He has experience with BIPV projects from small to large and is known for showcasing architectural creativity when incorporating photovoltaics into building structures. Anoop is experienced with colored solar glass manufacturing (Kromatix) and contract manufacturing of solar panels. He regularly facilitates collaboration between developers, architects, consultants, manufacturers, PV installers and local regulatory authorities. In addition to his contribution to ASA, Anoop is an appointed BIPV Solar Expert with German Energy Consultants and GOPA International Energy Consultants Gmbh in Dubai, UAE.
Email: anoop@archsolar.org
STAN pipkin - Regional Manager, USA
Since 2007, Stan has co-managed and owned Lighthouse Solar in Austin, TX. He has been involved in the shaping of local and state policy to foster the growth of solar energy. In addition, Stan runs an architectural design practice, Pipkinc., focusing on residential, commercial and civic projects. He has found considerable overlap between integrated solar design and holistic architectural design services.
In 2000 he co-founded a research and design collective, Spurse, which has engaged in community design projects, material research and process consulting for institutions and organizations ranging from the Guggenheim Museum to The Land Institute. Their work has included exhibitions, workshops, lectures, participatory community design projects, product development and architectural design. Lecture and workshop venues have included MIT, Rhode Island School of Design, Maine College of Art and the Guggenheim.
While managing and growing all aspects of Lighthouse Solar, Stan worked closely with a number of industry innovators, including Lumos Solar on the development of its architectural solar product suite. Stan holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas, his skill-set sits at the nexus of solar energy and architecture.
Email: stan@archsolar.org
Renato Macconi - Technical ADVISOR
Renato is a 10-year veteran of the architectural solar industry and is the founder of EnergyGlass, an Italian architectural solar glass manufacturing and consulting firm. He has extensive experience in project feasibility analysis, technology selection and implementation. Renato understands the full value chain of BIPV and brings an illustrious background to the ASA team.
Email: renato@archsolar.org
Edvinas BIGAILA , Eng., Ph.D. - Technical ADVISOR
An advanced facade engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in the fields of construction and energy. An expert in architectural active glass production, advanced facade engineering and project development. Edvinas completed his doctoral studies at Concordia University, Montreal, in Building Engineering focusing on sustainable solar building envelope design and renovations. He is the author of several scientific articles on BIPV/T modules for facade renovations. Edvinas has worked with several BIPV producers in Europe and is a member of the Society of Facade Engineering (SFE-CIBSE).
Email: ebigaila@archsolar.org
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