Leading by example: circular building in the city of Zurich
With the renovation of the Mööslistrasse kindergarten and the new construction of the Juch-Areal recycling centre, the city of Zurich is gaining important experience to ensure that circular construction can be implemented on a broad scale in the
Modernisation and expansion of the south station
The extension and modernisation project for the southern fire station of Schutz & Rettung Zürich (SRZ) is an example of the innovative use of historic buildings and modern requirements for emergency services. The "FUCHS" project skilfully guides the listed fire station into the future. It sets new
Green cities as trailblazers for global climate impact
A comprehensive meta-study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) analyses the potential and challenges of urban CO2 removal methods. The study shows how cities could make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions through innovative
New investor for sustainable construction start-ups
The newly founded investment company buildify.earth, initiated by Switzerland Innovation Park Central in collaboration with private investors and Zuger Kantonalbank, focuses on promoting start-ups that specialise in the circular economy and CO2 reduction in the construction
New pipeline cadastre portal creates transparency and added value in the construction industry
Zurich's cantonal pipeline cadastre portal, which has been in operation since 1 May 2024, provides uncomplicated access to comprehensive information on all supply and disposal pipelines for the first time. This initiative creates significant advantages for planning, construction and maintenance and
Continuation of the Basel region’s energy package planned until 2025
The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is in favour of continuing the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until the end of 2025. In view of the ongoing successes and the current financial challenges, it is proposing adjustments to the contribution rates and additional
“Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz” – A new trade association for the construction and recycling industry
In a significant step towards strengthening the sustainable construction industry, arv Baustoffrecycling Schweiz and FSKB Fachverband der Schweizerischen Kies- und Betonindustrie have joined forces to form "Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz". This new trade association aims to optimise the circular
Canton of Zurich promotes electromobility with over 52,500 parking spaces
The Canton of Zurich's charging infrastructure funding programme has made considerable progress since its launch a year ago. Over 3,000 applications have been submitted and more than CHF 18 million in funding has been pledged for the installation of electric charging stations at car
Helvetica strengthens management team to realise strategic goals
In order to strengthen its market presence and fund strategies, Helvetica has expanded its management team in a targeted manner. New key positions in the areas of asset management, sales and finance have been filled with experienced industry experts to ensure the sustainable development and
Climate-neutral showcase neighbourhood
The city of Zurich is planning to set an example of climate sustainability with the "Net Zero Pilot Neighbourhood" project in the Binz/Alt-Wiedikon area. With a budget of CHF 7.7 million, a neighbourhood is to be created over the next six years that will actively develop and test new climate
Emergency power for automatic doors: New battery backup solution
Dormakaba has developed a fire-tested battery backup for automatic doors. It acts as an emergency power supply for locking systems in the event of a power failure. The systems are to go into operation for the first time in four Scandinavian countries in April and
CO2 removal in building materials: CDR alliance grows
Over the next few years, NextGen CDR will purchase CO2 removed from the air and permanently stored in building materials (carbon dioxide removal, CDR) from the Bern-based company Neustark at 18 locations. The CDR alliance includes Mitsubishi, South Pole, UBS and
SAK and NORM work together for greater energy efficiency
Die St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) hat eine Partnerschaft mit Norm Technologies aus Zürich initiiert, um die Energieeffizienz und CO2-Emissionen von Gebäuden zu analysieren und zu verbessern. Diese Kooperation zielt darauf ab, innovative energetische Lösungen anzubieten und
Realisation of an extensive solar project at the production site of a pharmaceutical manufacturer
Ein bedeutender Pharmahersteller investiert in eine Photovoltaikanlage an seinem Produktionsstandort in der Schweiz. Mit einer Kapazität, die 25% des Jahresbedarfs deckt, zeigt das Projekt das Engagement des Unternehmens für erneuerbare Energien und seine Ziele zur Reduktion der
Dietikon’s facades to be greened for the Phänomena
In Dietikon wird eine Open Innovation Challenge initiiert, um innovative Lösungen für die Vertikalbegrünung von Fassaden zu fördern. Die Veranstaltung wird von mehreren lokalen Organisationen und Unternehmen unterstützt und soll die Entwicklung nachhaltiger städtischer Infrastrukturen
Redesign of the Schlössli Collab Lucerne
Die Axon Active Holding AG hat mit dem Aus- und Umbau ihres historischen Hauptsitzes begonnen, um ihn in ein Zentrum für digitale Innovation umzuwandeln.Die Axon Active Holding AG hat mit dem Aus- und Umbau ihres historischen Hauptsitzes begonnen, um ihn in ein Zentrum für digitale Innovation
Increased efficiency in construction through negative emission technologies
The final report on the accounting of negative emission technologies (NET) provides insights into the current challenges and solutions for integrating these technologies into the construction industry in order to achieve net zero emissions
World’s largest electric melting furnace for stone wool in operation
In Flums wurde der weltweit grössten Elektroschmelzofen für Steinwolle in Betrieb genommen Mit dieser Investition von über 100 Millionen Franken setzte Flumroc einen bedeutenden Schritt in Richtung Dekarbonisierung und senkt seine CO2-Emissionen bei der Steinschmelze um 80