In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

Hawa Sliding Solutions has launched a new generation of hardware for hinged and folding sliding doors. The company also recently acquired the internationally active Klein Group from Barcelona. Hawa Sliding Solutions has been nominated for the Prix SVC Wirtschaftsraum

With its Strategy 2027, the Zurich Metropolitan Conference (MKZ) has developed a vision for innovation, economic strength, resource utilisation and social cohesion in the Zurich metropolitan area. With four strategic goals and three roles, it sets the framework for its future

On 1 November 2024, the delegation of authorities for the overall transport concept (GVK) for the Baden area unanimously approved the 2040 package of measures. The comprehensive concept comprises around 50 coordinated individual measures to optimise rail, bus, road, pedestrian and bicycle

Lisa Pantenburg, a graduate of the MAS Real Estate programme at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), received the prestigious "Best of Research 2024" award from the Swiss Real Estate Institute. Her work highlights innovative approaches to decarbonising the Swiss building stock and offers

fsp Architekten in Spreitenbach has won first place in the competition for the study contract for the Eichmatt Villmergen project. The jury recommends the Janus project for further development and

Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from the Aargauische Kantonalbank. The background to this is population growth and faltering construction

Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken und ein Jahr Nutzung eines VW

Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss francs and one year's use of a VW

The Hälg Group is taking over Oberhänsli AG Gebäudetechnik, thereby expanding its presence in Toggenburg. The takeover secures the continuation of all jobs and promotes cooperation in the area of air conditioning and

At the Power-to-X Days in Schlieren, experts from business, science and politics discussed the future of renewable fuels in Switzerland. The development of Power-to-X requires close cooperation and suitable framework conditions. Regional and national initiatives are driving development

Agile Wind Power is testing a new version of its vertical wind turbine in Brütten. The innovative Vertical Sky design promises lower noise levels, simplified logistics and lower operating costs. The field test marks an important step in the further development of the

In the canton of Aargau, prices for residential property have risen by 4.6 per cent year-on-year and asking rents by 4.7 per cent. According to the latest property barometer from Aargauische Kantonalbank, population growth and stagnating construction activity are the main drivers of this

The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

Following the successful decision for the Kaltbach administration and security centre, the canton and municipality of Schwyz are focusing on the future of the previous administration site at Bahnhofstrasse 15. The aim is to find a subsequent use that promotes the centre and optimally integrates the

Rents and prices for flats and houses in the canton of Bern are currently around 3.3 per cent higher than in the previous year. This is due to population growth and low new construction activity. These are the findings of the Berner Kantonalbank's property

The cantons of Uri and Ticino will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the Lucendro power plant in future. Ticino will be responsible for technical operation and maintenance, while Uri will be responsible for commercial management. The agreement was reached thanks to federal

The business location of Aargau now has its own website. Aargau.swiss is intended to provide resident companies and companies interested in setting up a branch with an overview of what the business location has to

The city of Zurich has been awarded the Energy City Gold label for the sixth time. In the current assessment, the city has achieved its best result to date. For the first time, the re-audit also included the area of climate

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

Strabag is supplementing the listed Hirschenbrücke bridge from Lachen to Altendorf with a new bridge for non-motorised traffic. The construction work should be completed by the end of

The visionary RhyTech-Areal project in Neuhausen, which combines tourism, living and neighbourhoods. The project sets standards in site development and shows how neighbourhood development can create added

A double kindergarten is being built in Neuhausen am Rheinfall that offers future-orientated solutions not only architecturally but also

The Kammgarn site in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated by 2026. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create space for events and improve the connection to the

The town of Dietikon has presented the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations (BZO) to the public at a public event. The public is invited to submit written comments and suggestions by 23

The canton of Schaffhausen has a large number of ISOS inventory areas. The town of Schaffhausen and municipalities such as Hallau and Neuenkirch are listed. For landowners, this can lead to restrictions on future building

Energy supplier AEW begins construction work on the expansion of the Kaiseraugst heating network on 4 November. The first phase of the "Ast Dorf" project should be completed by Christmas, with the second phase starting in

The construction company Hächler has built the "Gedankenspeicher" designed by Paul Takács in front of the new district building in Lenzburg. The seven-metre-high object made of 35 tonnes of stone was erected in one

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

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