Eastern SwitzerlandProjects

From industrial site to garden neighbourhood

Where industry once characterised the landscape, a vibrant part of the city of tomorrow is being created. The Kartoni neighbourhood combines ecological awareness, social diversity and bold urban development to…

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CompanySustainability

The circular economy often starts quietly

Many companies have long been operating in a circular way without realising it. In their new publication, authors André Podleisek and Nicolas Hofer show how everyday practices contribute to the…

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OST thinks AI ahead

At the University Day of the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences - it became clear how artificial intelligence is changing research, teaching and society. Over 150 guests…

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Switzerland launches pipe recycling at national level

With the "Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling" project, VSPR and VKR, together with leading partners, are launching a nationwide system for taking back and recycling plastic pipes. The aim is to…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandConstructionMobilityZurich

Zurich and Aargau plan mobile network

Together with regional planning associations, the cantons of Zurich and Aargau have started work on a regional overall transport concept (rGVK) for the Limmat Valley. The aim is to achieve…

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Humans at the centre of the future of AI

At the event "The robot, our new friend and helper?" in Dietikon, experts discussed the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The evening made it clear that the technology…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandMobilityProjects

Basel SBB West sets new standards

The winning project by the Penzel Valier team for the extension of the Basel SBB West railway station impresses with an extensive, green hall roof and strong urban integration. The…

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SustainabilityRegions

Associations launch national pipe recycling project

The Association of Swiss Plastic Recyclers and the Association of Plastic Pipes and Pipe Components have launched the Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling project. The aim is to recycle plastic pipes…

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EnergypropTechSustainability

New plant in Dübendorf produces renewable methane

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has put the move-MEGA methanisation plant into operation. This is intended to improve the power-to-gas process by means of sorption-enhanced…

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EnergySustainability

Switzerland is one of the laggards in wind and solar power

Switzerland ranks at the bottom of Europe in terms of electricity production from wind and solar power. according to a study by the Swiss Energy Foundation, 11 per cent of…

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Espace MittellandConstructionSustainability

New brochures promote the use of Bernese wood

Lignum Holzwirtschaft Bern has published a series of brochures under the name "Forest and Wood Compass". The practical documents are intended to support authorities and administrations in the sustainable use…

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Dietikon tackles construction of the stream adventure trail in Grunschen

The town of Dietikon plans to start construction work on the stream adventure trail in Grunschen Park on 7 July. The natural Kneipp facility should be completed by late summer.…

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ConstructionSustainability

New recommendations for better protection of high-quality floors

The Durabilitas Foundation for Sustainable Development has worked with partners to develop recommendations on how soils can be better taken into account in spatial planning. Applications in other countries and…

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ConstructionEnergySustainability

Solar facade combines energy generation with architecture

Megasol has developed special photovoltaic modules for the façade of the Bern 131 project in WankdorfCity. Together with the roof system, the shimmering blue modules will generate around 340,000 kilowatt…

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May shows minimal increase in rents

Rental prices remained largely stable in May. The canton of Graubünden and the two cantons of Appenzell recorded above-average increases. This is shown by the latest Homegate rental index. A…

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MobilitySustainabilityZurich

Schlieren station shines in new splendor

After around a year of construction, the new meeting zone at Schlieren railroad station has been completed. With more green spaces, street cafés and a modern design concept, the public…

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Digital tool for site development

With a digital guide, the IRAP and IPM institutes of the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and the company GEOINFO Applications AG are developing a platform that can…

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Owner participation “Ziegelbrückstrasse” in Glarus North

The municipality of Glarus Nord is setting new standards in residential development with a participatory planning process along Ziegelbrückstrasse. By involving the owners at an early stage, a framework plan…

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