The study contract for the urban development of the Dreispitz site in Dietikon has been finalised by Baloise. ARGE Penzel Valier and ROBERTNEUN are recommended for the realisation of the Westspitz

The historic San Agustín monastery in Badajoz, Spain, is being converted into a school of arts and crafts. Griesser was commissioned to fit the glazing of the cloister arcades with solar

The municipality of Spreitenbach has received approval from the canton of Aargau to realise the Vinea design plan. This means that a development with 37 flats can be built on the previously commercially used site at the entrance to the village.

HRS is building the new premises of Körber AG's Business Area Pharma in Grabs. With the expansion of the site, the company is focussing on growth and

Work on the extension to Baden Cantonal School begins with preparatory work such as removing shrubbery and felling trees. It will last until 14 February. The actual start of construction is planned for the

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 and living communally", conducted on behalf of the Federal Office for Housing (BWO), sheds light on the

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 to modern sustainability standards. The final stage of this extensive renovation programme has been

A modern university building for 3,000 students is to be built in St. Gallen by 2031. The architectural competition is currently in the decisive phase. 16 selected planning offices will be working on their designs until May 2025. The winning project will be chosen and presented to the public in the

Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) has celebrated the handover of the keys to its new hospital building. The eight-storey building is equipped with state-of-the-art medical and building technology. KSB has invested 600 million Swiss francs in the new building. It will be opened on 25

The realisation of the first stage of Unterfeld Süd in Baar begins with the construction of a residential high-rise and a commercial building. The clear approval of the people of Baar on 22 September 2024 and the innovative planning will create new standards for urban living and working.

Papieri in Cham is a beacon for a modern commercial and residential neighbourhood. A successful mix of historical substance and industrial heritage, architecturally high-quality new buildings and carefully designed, green outdoor spaces creates a unique neighbourhood atmosphere. The Papieri site,

The new secondary school centre in Zofingen is taking shape. The basement and first floor with classrooms are already in place. The construction company STRABAG plans to complete the building construction work by the end of June

Many reinforced concrete structures in Switzerland date from the 1960s to 1980s and are increasingly threatened by corrosion. The ETH start-up Talpa has developed an innovative method to identify damage in hard-to-reach areas at an early stage - without having to break open the concrete. The new

Halter AG has initiated the construction of Waldstadt on the forest clearing Im Pantli in Schaffhausen. In collaboration with Schaffhausen-based DOST Architektur GmbH, 214 owner-occupied flats are being built

The life cycle assessment calculator from Baustoff Kreislauf Schweiz enables the environmental impact of concrete to be calculated in a comprehensible manner. The online tool provides a basis for optimising environmental product declarations (EPD) and supports sustainable construction methods in

On 3 February 2025, extensive construction work will begin in Bern West to make the Bern railway junction fit for the future. New stations, tunnels and passerelles will significantly improve passenger and freight transport

Winterthur City Council has adopted the Smart City Winterthur 2030 strategy. With a focus on innovation, needs-orientation and co-creation, the city aims to further expand its position as a leading smart city in Switzerland. Two central programmes are to drive implementation

The canton of Zurich is investing CHF 61 million in energy-efficient and climate-friendly buildings. Adjustments to the 2025 funding programme are intended to provide homeowners with targeted support to reduce energy consumption and promote climate

The good location and high quality of life in the Zug area has led to a strong increase in population in recent years and consequently to an ever-increasing demand for space for living and working. The region around Lake Zug has many projects and site developments that will offer high-quality

Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) is examining the establishment of a heating network in the north-east of Bern. Ewb also wants to utilise the heat from the River Aare as an energy source. Water is to be drawn from the river at Engehalde for this purpose. An application to this effect has already been

The canton of Lucerne wants to strengthen the circular economy in the construction industry. Together with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, it has launched the Eco-Design in Building Construction competition. Circular construction projects can apply for funding from mid-January to

Aeroskin Tech wants to start industrial production of its insulating materials made from aerogel. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is looking for investors. A pilot plant is planned as a first

NewGreenTec has installed a hybrid wind-solar small power plant on the roof of the Plantahof in Landquart. The aim is to reduce the ecological footprint of the agricultural training centre and create a role model for sustainable energy

Zug Estates has celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for the final new-build project on the Suurstoffi site in Rotkreuz. Two buildings and a central park should be completed by mid-2027. The Central Switzerland Health Education Centre will move into one of the new

Thurplus has put a photovoltaic system into operation on the roof of Signer Elektromotoren. The system has an output of 62 kilowatt peak and is expected to generate 62,000 kilowatt hours per year. The energy supplier financed the system and will operate

The Basel-based energy supplier IWB has received authorisation to build a solar plant on the former landfill site in Liesberg. From spring 2026, solar power for around 1000 households will be generated from

A new interim stadium for 20,000 spectators will be built in just six months to ensure match operations during the renovation of the home ground. The modular construction method with reusable system components guarantees sustainability and flexibility. Completion is planned for August

Talks on the merger of Ina Invest and Cham Group are progressing positively. Implenia, as an important partner of Ina Invest, welcomes the progress and is planning a strategic partnership for development and realization services. The aim is to create a leading Swiss real estate company with a

The Cultured Hub was opened in Kemptthal - a state-of-the-art facility for the development and scaling of sustainable food and cell products. Companies are given access to laboratories, production capacities and networks to accelerate their market launch. The Hub enables pilot projects of up to

The new "süd-see Zug" neighbourhood is being built on the former site of the Zug Cantonal Hospital. A combination of living, working and leisure directly on Lake Zug. With a green concept that integrates open spaces and a variety of uses, the neighbourhood will become a destination for residents