Leaf Roof
Leaf Roof is a carport with a solar panel roof shaped like a leaf. The structure measures 5 by 7 by 3 metres and is made of carbon fibre reinforced polymers and transparent photovoltaic glass. Bifacial solar panels collect sunlight on both sides and can generate up to 5 kilowatt peak. The electricity charges electric vehicles parked below and supports household power. A connected application allows monitoring of energy production and use in real time. The leaf shape refers to the way leaves gather sunlight in nature.
Leaf Roof Solar Panel Collection by Tomi Rantasaari was highlighted as a creative illustration of strategy design by the A' Design Awards. Leaf Roof Solar Panel Collection was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design in 2024. The A' Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that rewards exceptional design of algorithmic artworks, parametric architectures, generative graphics, AI-Assisted illustrations, computational sculptures, procedural patterns, evolutionary installations, interactive experiences and more.
