Roofit.Solar is winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning product, NuClick®, won in the discipline Product, in the Building Technology category. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.
NuClick® won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its innovative Click-lock system. The competition was intense: almost 11,000 entries were submitted from 72 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality.
“Roofit.Solar NuClick® redefines BIPV with its sleek solar metal roofs that integrate energy generation into robust steel roofing. It addresses the aesthetic discordance between traditional solar panels and heritage architecture, offering a harmonious blend of form and function. The all-new Click lock technology enables rapid, cost-effective installation by regular roofers, ensuring a durable, low-maintenance roof with a long lifespan, superior weather resistance, and a Class A fire rating.” said the co-founder and CEO of Roofit.Solar, Andres Anijalg.
Since buildings generate 36% of CO emissions, reducing the footprint of the construction industry is crucial, and innovative environmentally friendly products are a big help on this path. “To achieve the European Union’s climate goals, 250 million homes need be renovated by 2050. Roofit.Solar NuClick® solar roof has a 10% lower carbon footprint than standard systems, so we see a great future for this unique product in moving towards a cleaner environment,” said Anijalg.
Roofit.Solar solar roofs can be found on prestigious buildings all over Europe. In Estonia, landmarks such as the University of Tartu, the National Library, and the Meremeeste Hospital, proudly feature our roofs, among many other renowned buildings.
In many cases, the Roofit.Solar black steel roof is the only available solution for heritage buildings where the preservation of the architectural style is crucial and standard solar panels are not permitted.
“We are very happy about this award. It is a well-known award in our field, and winning this is a sign of high quality and reliable product,” added Anijalg.
More information about NuClick® can be found in the “Winners & iF Ranking” section on iF DESIGN website.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on ifdesign.com.
