Rising prices and a tight rental market
The Zurich property market remains on course for growth, but while owners are benefiting, the situation for tenants continues to worsen. Residential property prices rose by 3.3% in 2024, while…
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Frequency comb paves the way for compact high-precision photonics
Researchers from EPFL, the Colorado School of Mines and the China Academy of Science have developed an ultra-broadband electro-optic frequency comb that achieves a spectacular spectral coverage of 450 nm.…
Housing situation of older people in Switzerland
Older people in Switzerland often live in central, spacious and affordable flats, but there is often a lack of accessibility and age-appropriate furnishings. The "Housing in old age" study carried…
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Potential and challenges of new living concepts
The realisation of innovative forms of housing such as hall living or self-converted lofts offers new possibilities for the use of living space and promotes communal living. The study "Building…
Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated
The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…
ETH Zurich and HSG strengthen Swiss industry
ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen (HSG) have launched the ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance to strengthen the competitiveness of Swiss industry and promote highly qualified young talent. The alliance combines…
Basel invests in sustainable heating infrastructure
IWB and the canton of Basel-Stadt want to start building a new district heating pipeline in the Bachletten neighbourhood at the beginning of February. Therwilerstrasse and Paulusgasse are to be…
Growth trajectory for solar-powered greenhouses
Voltiris has received CHF 4.8 million in seed capital. The investment will support the commercialisation of the company's proprietary solar technology for greenhouses throughout Europe. The start-up aims to promote…
Detached house is heated with Bitcoin mining
RY3T has installed its first RY3T ONE as the primary heating source for a detached house. The system utilises the waste heat from Bitcoin mining as server heating. In the…
New data centre in Geneva feeds waste heat into the district heating network
Cloud provider INFOMANIAK has put a new data centre into operation in Geneva. It converts 100 per cent of waste heat into heating energy. The facility thus sets new standards…
New member of the Board of Directors strengthens growth of sustainable property platform
Alexander von Erdély has joined the Board of Directors of Optiml. The industry expert, who focuses on sustainability and innovation, will support Optiml in scaling its artificial intelligence-based B2B platform…
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Reuse of blind actuators
Griesser is returning disused JAX actuators from the control system of its façade solutions for solar shading to the economic cycle. The actuators repaired by Griesser come with a one-year…
Disentis/Mustér gets large-scale photovoltaic system
Axpo Solutions and Bergbahnen Disentis want to realise a large-scale photovoltaic plant in Disentis/Mustér GR. It is expected to produce around 14.6 gigawatt hours of solar power per year. The…
Innovative measurement technology facilitates structural inspection of reinforced concrete
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a method based on electrochemical measurements to detect corrosion in the steel of reinforced concrete. The spin-off Talpa…
The Ypsomed Innovation Award 2025 was presented
Yuon Control AG has won the Ypsomed Innovation Award 2025. The spin-off from Bern University of Applied Sciences develops technologies for building automation. Two second place prizes went to Santella…
BAUMAG 2025 sets new standards
BAUMAG 2025 has once again shown why it is one of the leading trade fairs in the construction industry. With over 18,000 visitors, 200 exhibitors and a focus on digitalisation,…
Switzerland reviews its alarm systems
The annual siren test will be carried out throughout Switzerland on 5 February 2025. Around 5000 sirens will be tested to ensure they are working properly. At the same time,…
Potentials and challenges of repurposing
The housing shortage in Switzerland continues to worsen, while office and industrial space is becoming increasingly vacant. The conversion of such buildings into residential space offers a sustainable solution for…