
Thermochemical storage optimises solar energy use
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and industrial partner Matica have commissioned a pilot plant for a sorption storage heat pump in Frauenfeld. Here, solar energy is stored thermochemically without loss in summer and utilised for heating in

New neighbourhood planned at Pratteln railway station
The majority of the population of the municipality of Pratteln has approved the construction plans for the Bredella West neighbourhood. Building owner Ina Invest from Opfikon can now begin the transformation of the industrial site into a living, working and residential

New indoor swimming pool for theKSS approved
With an overwhelming majority of 77.5 per cent, the Schaffhausen electorate has approved the construction of the new indoor swimming pool on the KSS site. This CHF 80 million project marks the beginning of a new era for the KSS leisure centre, which will further increase the attractiveness of the

The Steig school complex is extended and modernised
The Steig school complex in Schaffhausen is about to undergo extensive renovation and expansion, for which an investment credit of CHF 21.7 million has been proposed. The local population has already given the green light for this ambitious project.

“Smetterling”: a co-operative project by HGW for the Alpenblick site
With the "Smetterling" project, the Heimstätten-Genossenschaft Winterthur (HGW) is realising a cooperative housing project in the Alpenblick area. The project strengthens the Niklausen neighbourhood and focuses on communal spaces, sustainable construction and harmonious urban integration. The

Partial covering of the A2 in Lucerne South
The partial overpasses of the A2 motorway in the Lucerne South area could reduce noise, create green spaces and connect neighbourhoods. At an event on 16 November 2024, the planning teams presented the current status and discussed prospects with the population and other interest

Life Sciences Campus Allschwil continues to grow
With the laying of the foundation stone for the ALL laboratory building, the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil is sending a strong signal for the future of life sciences. The new building, developed by Senn and Herzog & de Meuron, will house the Botnar Institute for Immune

“Vision 2040 “AROVA HALLEN in Flurlingen
The AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is set to become a modern and vibrant neighbourhood by 2040, harmoniously combining working and living. With 250 planned flats and the retention of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable neighbourhood


Schallhausen brings sound diversity into the digital age
Schaffhausen is driving forward its future as a smart city. Mayor Peter Neukomm emphasises the importance of digitalisation and sustainability. The new "Schallhausen" platform combines the city's musical diversity with its digital transformation in order to position Schaffhausen as a liveable and

Foundation stone laid for new research institute in Allschwil
Construction of the ALL laboratory building on the Main Campus of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil has begun. The modern new building will provide the Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering with a sustainable research environment and will further promote the exchange of

Foundation stone laid for new Tösstal campus in Winterthur
The new building for the Winterthur Vocational College creates space for future-oriented training. With innovative architecture and sustainable concepts, the new campus sets standards in education and environmental awareness. By 2027, a modern place of learning will be created that meets both


New building for diagnostics solutions in Rotkreuz
Roche is laying the foundation stone for a new diagnostics production building in Rotkreuz with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The new building is scheduled for completion by 2027 and will provide space for the development of modern diagnostic


Implenia builds large hotel complex in Andermatt
Construction company Implenia has been awarded the contract to build a new hotel complex in Andermatt. A hotel & residences with 66 rooms, 164 apartments, restaurants and a spa area are to be built there by the end of 2027. Implenia is also building large residential complexes and school buildings


New ultra-thin film for interference-free 5G and 6G
A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultra-thin film that absorbs 99% of electromagnetic waves. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of modern communication and radar systems and ensure interference-free

The fireproof future of energy storage
The innovative salt battery, originally developed for electric cars, is now a safe solution for supplying energy to critical infrastructures such as mobile phone antennas. Thanks to its longevity and safety, it is considered a pioneering solution - with the potential to one day supply entire

Residential and commercial complex with 272 flats and hotel being built in Opfikon
Implenia submitted the building application for the Rocket & Tigerli project in Winterthur's Lokstadt on 26 September. Construction work on the Rocket high-rise and the three Tigerli buildings is due to start in autumn









