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Abstract
Buildings are a driving sector for developing solar energy uses especially those for generating electricity. Generally, photovoltaic modules (PVs) are placed as an additive solution to the building external envelope (roof/façade) with the sole function of generating energy . recently , PVs were thought of as buildings components, thus becoming multifunctional construction materials. Hence, the idea of integrating PVs in buildings arose and the building integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPVs ) concept was introduced. There are various typologies of BIPVs and many factors that affect the dual usage of PVS as electrical elements and architectural ones. There is a lack in the methodologies used for BIPV implementation; there is a minority of tools connecting these factors in a way that enables stakeholders analysing BIPVs, thus choosing the most appropriate one. Hence, it is obvious that designing with BIPVs requires a much more holistic approach than what has been typically applied. The present work focuses on the interaction between BIPVs basics/characteristics, and the constraints affecting their suiability for application.