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KohlenKraft sponsors Zurich Climathon

KohlenKraft, a young company from Technopark Winterthur, develops climate-positive building materials. Its innovative products contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and advancing the circular economy. CEO Charles Gerike-Roberts and CTO Moritz…

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Merger in the real estate sector: Two companies examine the merger

Ina Invest and Cham Group are considering a merger that could create a leading real estate company in Switzerland. The merger is being pursued as a combination of equals. Shareholders…

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Renewable energies on the rise: Zurich city plans

The city of Zurich has approved a 300 million Swiss franc framework credit to expand renewable energy. Investments are planned in hydropower, alpine photovoltaics, and wind energy, including abroad. This…

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Winterthur approves the renewal of the waste incineration plant

The city of Winterthur has decided to modernize its waste incineration plant. With new technologies, efficiency will be increased, waste heat will be used, and emissions will be reduced. A…

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Energy City Association focuses on net zero

Cities and municipalities are working towards climate neutrality with the Energiestadt label. Certification and strategies are increasingly aligned with the net-zero goal to promote sustainable energy policies. Special attention is…

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Virtual reality for urban planning

Researchers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are using virtual reality for participatory design processes. Their innovative tool is being…

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Property developer reduces profits to strengthen future investments

SitEX Properties Holding AG posted a net profit of around CHF 1.5 million in the first half of 2024. Development projects totalling CHF 5 billion should continue to generate profits…

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Rhine bank development as a project for the future

Schaffhausen is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Rhine embankment promenade to make the town more attractive and liveable. A new connecting road will make it possible to divert motorised…

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“We are constantly investing in our future”

The top priority of the Schaffhausen cantonal government is to strengthen the canton as a place to live and do business. As Director of Economic Affairs, Dino Tamagni has been…

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Glass blocks from the 3D printer

Engineers in the USA have developed 3D-printed glass building blocks made from recycled glass bottles. These stable building blocks could replace concrete as a building material and revolutionise the construction…

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Transformation in focus EXPO REAL 2024

A survey conducted as part of EXPO REAL 2024 shows that digitalisation and transformation are among the key challenges facing the real estate industry. The industry is facing up to…

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Strategies to combat urban sprawl and improve quality of life

In a study, Sascha Nick from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne recommends reducing the amount of living space available for each person, tighter neighbourhoods and renovating existing…

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Construction work on the extension of the ZHAW has begun

Construction work has begun on the expansion and modernisation of the School of Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In the first construction phase, two new five-storey…

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Zurich University of the Arts honours ten years of the Toni-Areal

At the start of the winter semester, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is looking back on ten years of the Toni-Areal. The website set up for this purpose provides…

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Energy contract signed for sustainable neighbourhood in Romont

Groupe E and the Fribourg Cantonal Institute for Active Land Policy (KAAB) have signed a 40-year energy contract for the La Maillarde neighbourhood in Romont. It includes the supply of…

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Schaffhausen – an economic success story

Economic crisis, negative mood, lack of prospects: In the 1990s, the canton of Schaffhausen was caught in a negative spiral with high unemployment, emigration and falling tax revenues. Thanks to…

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Two Swiss property giants about to merge

A merger that could revolutionise the Swiss property market: Cham Group and Ina Invest are currently looking into merging to form one of the country's leading property companies. The decision…

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Association complaints about residential construction projects restricted

The Swiss parliament has decided to restrict the right of appeal of associations for smaller residential construction projects. This applies in particular to construction projects in water areas and areas…

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