With an amendment to the Planning and Building Act, the St.Gallen government is creating more planning security for municipalities, investors and project sponsors. Special use plans remain possible even during ongoing local planning revisions and the deadline for adapting land use planning to the

Madrisa Solar above Klosters Dorf has been connected to the grid with around 15 per cent of its planned output. This makes it the first Alpine solar power plant to feed electricity into the grid as part of the national solar express programme. The entire plant is scheduled for completion in autumn

With a legally binding ruling by the Schaffhausen High Court, the building technology association Suissetec has achieved an important success in the fight for fair market conditions. Two former employees of Elektrizitätswerk des Kantons Schaffhausen were convicted of abusing monopoly rights for

The government of Graubünden has approved the construction of the Alpin Parsenn large-scale photovoltaic plant in Davos. This means that the municipal utility alliance Swisspower can now begin construction of the 14-hectare plant at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the Parsenn ski

The Grisons University of Applied Sciences is opening the Grischa Energy Park at the Kuhrerhof in Chur on August 30. The park is intended to attract a wide audience as an experience and research space for applied energy and environmental

A wooden masterpiece towers over the festival grounds at the 2025 Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival (ESAF) in Mollis GL. The 21-metre-high, 36-metre-long and almost 10-metre-wide Muni "Max" weighs 182 tons. Made from 437 prefabricated elements, it is the largest symbolic project of the Swiss

The former Legler site in Diesbach is being given a new perspective. Hochdruckkraftwerk Diesbach AG is taking over the site and planning sustainable development. The municipality of Glarus Süd is making a strategic investment and securing land reserves. A project with potential for energy, housing

With the GlarnerlandPass, the canton of Glarus is taking a pioneering step in tourism development. The new platform combines digitalisation, regionality and sustainability to create a holistic model with appeal beyond the canton's

With a clear vision and direct dialogue with tenants, the project manager is driving forward the transformation of the Landolt site in Näfels - with space for innovation, sustainable use and new impetus for business, work and

The Möbeliareal area between Kirchweg South and Abläschstrasse in Glarus is set to remain a vibrant part of the cantonal capital. Since its acquisition by möbeliareal ag in 2016, a gradual transformation process has been underway that deliberately references the site's industrial

On the northern edge of Glarus, the Buchholz neighbourhood is a pioneering district. Once a fragmented commercial area, it is now developing into a mixed neighbourhood with a green heart, clear design intent and urban quality. The planning emphasises architectural independence, functional diversity

Chur is preparing for a new chapter in its urban development. The Chur West area, strategically located to the south of the railway station currently under construction, will become the city's second urban centre in the coming decades. The so-called sub-area E, designed as a future gateway, will

Andreas Binkert is rethinking urban development - for him, property development is social responsibility. In this interview, the President of the 2000-Watt Smart Cities Association explains his vision of sustainable neighbourhoods, talks about Greencity, global challenges and the potential of

The Erlenpark project in Näfels is a traffic-free development with 98 flats. It meets modern requirements and focuses on a high quality of life and well thought-out architecture. The project is a milestone in the implementation of the new land use planning NUP II and strengthens the Glarus Nord

A future area for work, innovation and regional value creation is being created in the border area between Glarus Nord and Weesen. The Biäsche site development is creating the conditions for a new economic development centre in the Linth

With the Glarus Süd residential park, a cross-generational, energy self-sufficient neighbourhood with 51 flats is being built on a former industrial site in Linthal. The project combines sustainability, innovation and regional development and is looking for an investor with

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 create a future-oriented living space in the canton of

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 is being created that not only enables structural densification, but also creates identity

EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will have a production capacity of 12 megawatts. It is intended to help close the winter electricity

The Kunsthaus Glarus is one of the most outstanding exhibition centres in Switzerland. However, its creation is far more than just a building project. It is a piece of contemporary history, characterised by visions, perseverance, setbacks and courageous decisions.

The move to Schützengasse 1 will not only put an end to many years of provisional status, but will also modernise operating processes and improve security. The government has applied for a loan of around CHF 27 million for the project. An investment in the efficiency and future viability of St.

The Jenny site in Ziegelbrücke is a model project for sustainable site development in the canton of Glarus. A holistic master plan combines historical identity with new use and positions the region's largest development area as a sustainable location for work, education, living and

The canton of Glarus is the most industrialized canton in Switzerland. It has a high density of nationally and internationally important companies in the plastics, metal and food industries. In this interview, Glarus' Director of Economic Affairs Marianne Lienhard reveals more about the distinct

At the 105th immoTable in Glarus, the focus was on the future of the location. Under the motto "Glarus - room for potential", decision-makers and experts from the real estate industry, planning and politics discussed the opportunities, challenges and visions of sustainable development in the Alpine

"If you don't move with the times, you move with the times." This quote, which has long been a guiding principle in business, sums up what has always characterized the canton of Glarus: The courage to change. Whether with the Factory Act, the first AHV or the reform of municipal structures - Glarus

In the middle of the impressive Engadine landscape, the InnHub La Punt is a unique innovation centre that combines tradition and progress. The project, designed by star architect Norman Foster, offers a platform for companies, creative minds and educational institutions and is intended to act as a

Uze AG is developing the Uzwil grinding plant on the Bühler site into its second startup space together with the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen. After the one in Schlieren, this innovation centre will also offer space for founders. The opening is planned for

Solnow AG received the Sustainability Award in the Innovation category at MUMA 2025 in Andeer. The young company from Zillis-Reischen offers a solar roof instead of tiles or other roof

The Kammgarn area in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated and further developed by 2026 to create a modern, cultural and educational district. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create new spaces for

Researcher Anja Mödl from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has investigated how snow-covered terrain reflects sunlight near Davos. Her findings should make photovoltaic systems more efficient. Optimally positioned systems can also use light from opposite