
Innovation campus in the heart of the Engadin
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

New start-up centre promotes entrepreneurship in Uzwil
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

Historic site becomes new cultural and educational centre
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 investigates solar reflection for better yields
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

Study shows potential for renewable energy in Frauenfeld
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research and Frauenfeld's public utility company, Thurplus, have presented the city's energy prospects for 2050. The conclusion is that a net-zero solution with district heating and heating replacement would be

New life on the Landolt site
An innovative development project is being built on the Landolt site in the center of Näfels. The clear phasing, the diverse use of the existing buildings and an interesting open space design combine past and future to create an exciting whole. The focus is on densification, mixing and flexibility

New solar system supplies solar power for sports and leisure activities
The Basel-based electricity producer aventron has inaugurated a solar installation on the Lintharena in Näfels. It will generate 124 megawatt hours per year over an area of 660 square meters. Aventron aims to achieve a solar output of 100 megawatts by

Efficient utilization of agricultural residues
Renergon has developed a small-scale biogas plant with a fuel cell. The RDS XS can process solid manure. The efficiency of the fuel cell is up to 80 percent. The plant is designed for agricultural operations in Switzerland and is also suitable for small

Glarus North mobilises building land – opportunities for investors and developers
Glarus North is sending out a strong signal in favour of regional development. Attractive potential for investors and developers is being unleashed with the tendering of municipal land. The municipality is taking decisive action to facilitate future-oriented projects in line with the new land use

Engineering solutions for the protection of habitats in the Alps
The Alpine region faces enormous challenges from natural hazards. Civil engineers at the Institute of Construction in the Alps are developing innovative solutions to protect settlements and infrastructure in the long term and to make living spaces safe and



Photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium to be enlarged
St.Galler Stadtwerke has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium. From February 2025, more than 1 million kilowatt hours of solar power will be produced annually, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 288 four-person


St.Gallen freight station site underestimated development area
Rear station neighbourhoods are often regarded as unused spaces with unclear development potential. Yet they harbour valuable opportunities for urban transformation. In an interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen, students developed visionary concepts for


Expansion of the power supply in Graubünden
Graubünden-based Repower AG will be supplying additional municipalities with electricity from 2027. It wants to reduce the particularly high costs in the Moesa region before the energy supply contracts expire. From 2026, electricity purchases should become noticeably

New CEO to take over management of the construction supplier from January 2025
Claudius Moor will become CEO of the Arbonia Group on 1 January. He will take the place of Alexander von Witzleben, who will focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Moor has been CEO of the Doors Division at Arbonia since



Using living space more efficiently through innovative collaboration
The WOGE project of the OST University of Applied Sciences aims to promote the efficient use of living space. People who want to downsize their living space are supported in moving, renovating or finding a roommate. The pilot project is starting in Aarau and will continue in Köniz BE and

Sustainable stadium construction with reusable system components
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

New app makes measuring and installation planning easier
With the MyGriesser OnSite app, sun shading manufacturer Griesser has developed a digital solution that optimizes the ordering process. Customers are guided step by step through the measuring process and can select suitable products directly. The innovative platform saves time and provides a better

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





