The Solarmarkt Headquarters renovation showcases how Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) can redefine existing commercial buildings. By combining photovoltaic façades, solar paving and intelligent energy management, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable renovation and low-carbon office architecture.
Neumattstrasse 30, 5000 Aarau, Swizwerland
2024
BIPV (Glass/Glass)
528,29 m2
Solarmarkt Headquarters Aarau is a flagship renovation project demonstrating how existing buildings can be transformed into highly energy-efficient and sustainable workplaces. Rather than constructing a new building, the project focused on upgrading the existing structure by integrating photovoltaics into the roof, façade, and even the entrance pavement.
Custom Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) façade modules manufactured by Intelligent Solar seamlessly combine architectural aesthetics with renewable energy generation, while innovative solar paving further extends the use of photovoltaic technology.
The integrated 99.82 kWp solar power system generates approximately 80,000–90,000 kWh of electricity annually, covering a significant share of the building's energy demand.
Connected to a district heating and cooling network and supported by intelligent energy management, the building reduces CO₂ emissions per employee by up to 95%. The project demonstrates how advanced BIPV solutions, smart building technologies, and sustainable renovation strategies can successfully combine architectural quality, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility in an existing commercial building.
Solarmarkt GmbH Commercial Office Building
Text sources: https://www.photon.info/news/solarmarkt-saniert-firmensitz-solarmodule-auf-dem-gruendach-an-der-fassade-und-als-gehwegplatten/ https://baurundschau.ch/solarmarkt-saniert-firmensitz-in-aarau-und-zeigt-was-im-bestand-moeglich-ist/ https://www.solarmarkt.ch/de/referenzen/solarmarkt-gebaeude-aarau
Foto: Solarmarkt GmbH