A study by the Aargau Department of Construction, Transport and Environment shows that forests can make a significant contribution to the CO₂ balance. Through near-natural management and increased cascading use of wood, long-term CO₂ storage can be achieved and emissions reduced by up to 3.7

The Franke Group has acquired the manufacturer Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems in order to expand its expertise in stainless steel taps. Nokite will be integrated into the Home Solutions division and complements the strategic focus on the growing water treatment market. The regulatory trend

Rhenus Logistics AG is opening its Swiss logistics centre in Möhlin in January 2025. Around 80 employees will be supported there by 30 robots and seven RoboShuttles. The photovoltaic system on the roof will generate 1 million kilowatt hours of electricity per

AEW Energie AG has opened its first ground-mounted photovoltaic system in Spreitenbach. The 1414 modules generate electricity for around 140 households per year and temporarily use a pre-polluted area for the Energy Strategy

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

fsp Architekten in Spreitenbach has won first place in the competition for the study contract for the Eichmatt Villmergen project. The jury recommends the Janus project for further development and

Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from the Aargauische Kantonalbank. The background to this is population growth and faltering construction

In the canton of Aargau, prices for residential property have risen by 4.6 per cent year-on-year and asking rents by 4.7 per cent. According to the latest property barometer from Aargauische Kantonalbank, population growth and stagnating construction activity are the main drivers of this

The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

The business location of Aargau now has its own website. Aargau.swiss is intended to provide resident companies and companies interested in setting up a branch with an overview of what the business location has to

Energy supplier AEW begins construction work on the expansion of the Kaiseraugst heating network on 4 November. The first phase of the "Ast Dorf" project should be completed by Christmas, with the second phase starting in

The construction company Hächler has built the "Gedankenspeicher" designed by Paul Takács in front of the new district building in Lenzburg. The seven-metre-high object made of 35 tonnes of stone was erected in one

The Metro Shop in Baden was connected to the district heating and cooling network, which enables an annual CO₂ reduction of 50 tons. The city of Baden is thus committed to renewable energies and a sustainable future. The network is being continuously expanded in collaboration with Regionalwerke

The Lagmatt Museum in Baden is being completely renovated this year and next. The construction company ERNE from Laufenburg is responsible for part of the renovation

Energy supplier IBW launches a new offer to promote solar energy. In the clever4all project, IBW installs the photovoltaic system. Customers pay a monthly fee for a certain period and then become the owner.

Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) will move into its new building, which is based on the principle of healing architecture, at the beginning of 2025. With a new logo and a modern brand identity, the hospital is focusing on positive and healing-oriented

The modernized Konnex office building was ceremoniously opened after extensive renovation. The complex offers modern offices, furnished apartments, restaurants and coworking areas. Konnex supports climate targets with a CO2-neutral energy

Altura RE AG, together with the municipality of Neuendorf and other owners of plots on the Webermühle site, wants to tackle the development of the Webermühle residential zone. The aim is to build a bridge to the Klosterrüti

FlexBase is planning to build a new technology centre in Laufenburg. This will also include the world's largest battery storage facility of its kind. The ERNE Group has been secured as general contractor for the

Mobimo has laid the foundation stone for two further buildings in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier with project partners and members of the authorities. The property company will realise the courtyard and hall building with 126 rental flats on the southern part of the Rockwell site by

Regionalwerke AG Baden buys AEW Energie AG's shares in Fernwärme Siggenthal AG. RWB now holds a 27.3 per cent stake in

The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its economic viability. The final decision on realisation is expected to be made in

ERNE AG is renovating the Bad Zurzach AG northern bypass. The construction company is using innovative solutions such as composite to cover cable shafts. The small workplace in the tunnel poses a

The FlexBase Group is withdrawing its request for a preliminary decision on the construction of a new technology centre in Laufenburg. In order not to jeopardise the start of construction, an updated planning application respects the maximum height. However, FlexBase is demanding a

StWZ Energie AG has installed more than 5,700 smart meters in Zofingen and Strengelbach since the beginning of 2022. The intelligent meters increase the efficiency of electricity consumption and simplify the billing process. By 2027, at least 80 percent of meters in Switzerland should be

Every year, Hächler AG Umbau und Renovation carries out important maintenance work on the Vindonissa amphitheater in Windisch. Under the direction of Reto Schwitter, the maintenance of the joints in particular is carried out in order to protect the historic structure of the

The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has received planning permission from the city of Aarau for the planned new Haus der Wirtschaft. The demolition of the existing building will begin in mid-August. The new building should be ready for occupation in spring

After completing the slope stabilization in Land Rai, the municipality of Bergdietikon is conducting further measurements to ensure the buildability of the area. Due to heavy rainfall during the observation phase, geologists have decided to collect additional data. Six core drillings and six

In the autumn, AEW Immobilien AG is carrying out a test planning for the development of the AEW site together with the Aarau municipal building authority. The 60-year-old development comprises a high-rise building, the High Court and a restaurant. The aim of the planning is to clarify the framework

In the presence of prominent political and academic figures, the Innovation Park Park Innovaare was inaugurated, offering advanced research and development infrastructures for a variety of high-tech