636 million are driving the renovation forward
In 2025, the federal government and the cantons committed a total of 636.4 million Swiss francs to energy-efficiency measures for buildings. This boost comes not only from the existing building…
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A region turns its waste into heat
The Limmat Valley generates energy from what others throw away. Limeco converts waste and wastewater into carbon-neutral heat, which already supplies over 1,600 properties. The network is growing, the figures…
Lucerne Fights to Preserve Its Roofs
A renovated roof is more than just a new covering. It is a decision about energy, property, and the future value of a real estate asset. In the canton of…
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Concrete Gets a Way Out
Cement supports cities, bridges, and buildings. At the same time, its production is one of the world’s largest industrial sources of CO₂. The bottleneck lies deep within the combustion process…
The facade becomes a power plant
A glass facade provides protection, opens up spaces, and lets in natural light. Until now, it has mostly remained passive in terms of energy. Now, semitransparent organic PV modules are…
Buchs Tightens Rules for Private Construction
Buchs is raising the bar for new municipal construction and renovations. The new Building Standard 2025 is mandatory for the city’s own properties and also applies to site developments, special-use…
Zeiningen Opens the Gate to the Salt Field
In Zeiningen, the cantonal land-use plan for the Nordfeld salt mining area has been available for public review since August 18, 2026. Those affected have until September 16 to file…
The location determines whether to use a heat pump or the utility grid
The debate over the future of heating is often driven by ideology. Municipal heating plans in Germany now paint a much more realistic picture. Heat pumps and district heating networks…
Cement Can Suddenly Absorb CO₂
Cement is one of the world’s major contributors to climate change. Yet, ironically, the very industry with the heaviest carbon footprint could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in…
Charging regulations are putting pressure on residential buildings
Bern is taking action regarding garages and multi-storey car parks. The Federal Council wants to oblige owners of residential properties to install the basic infrastructure for charging electric cars upon…
Bern Cuts Electricity Costs and Tests New Load Management Measures
For households on BKW’s basic service plan, electricity will become even more affordable in 2027. According to the company, for an annual consumption of 4,500 kilowatt-hours, the bill will decrease…
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A Parking Space Becomes a Political Issue
An electric car spends most of its time parked. That’s exactly when it should be able to charge—at home or at work. But for many renters and condominium owners, this…
37 degrees outside, 25 inside—no trick
The summer heat takes its toll on roofs, facades, and workplaces. Indoors, people find it harder to concentrate, energy consumption rises, and the desire for air conditioning grows. But buildings…
Minergie, but still too hot
A good energy label should protect against the summer heat, not give in to it. More and more residents of Minergie buildings are complaining that their apartments heat up to…
The Limmat Valley Is Building Its Future
Six years of dialogue, two white papers, an architectural competition featuring six teams—and now the design plan is on the table. The Limmattal Energy Center (LEZ) is no longer just…
Buildings continue to drive down CO₂ emissions
Switzerland once again reduced its CO₂ emissions in 2025. Emissions from fuels fell particularly sharply, by about 5 percent. This is a clear signal for the real estate sector, as…
Zurich Plans to Phase Out Natural Gas in the City Center
Zurich plans to decommission the gas distribution network between Hauptbahnhof and Bürkliplatz between 2033 and 2035, depending on the situation. This increases the pressure on approximately 500 buildings to switch…
Geneva authorities are insisting on clear rules
The USPI Geneva has accompanied its 2025 annual report with a clear call to action for policymakers and the administration. The association highlights 320,000 properties under management, 650 million Swiss…