Preventing heat islands in the planning stage
Urban and neighbourhood planning takes on a new dimension in times of climate change. A question that urgently arises: How do you prevent heat build-up through buildings? The Lucerne University…
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Pension funds: Out of bounds with real estate
One in three Swiss pension funds held more real estate investments than the regulations allow at the end of last year. This is shown by data exclusively available to finews.ch.…
New Swiss solar cell production in the USA
Meyer Burger announces the opening of a high-performance solar cell plant in Colorado Springs. With an initial capacity of two gigawatts of solar cells per year, the new plant will…
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New professions through the circular economy?
Reuse material instead of throwing it away - this is the principle of the circular economy. The construction industry is particularly material-intensive. That's why a lot of waste can be…
“co-operate” – a model for climate-friendly construction
The future campus of Empa and Eawag is nearing completion; it is intended to become an inspiring space for new ideas and innovations, also with a view to environmentally and…
SBV erwartet das Zinserhöhung ein Prozent Umsatz jährlich kostet
Der Leitzins beträgt in der Schweiz nun 1.75 Prozent. Angesichts der noch immer zu hohen Inflation sind weitere Zinsschritte zu erwarten. Der SBV zeigt auf, was das für die Bautätigkeit…
“Sustainable and smart city with a high quality of life”
Bettina Furrer, Head of the Office for Urban Development of the City of Winterthur, talks in an interview about Winterthur's strengths and challenges, current priorities, housing and the city's plans…
Winterthur: The location for innovation and entrepreneurship
Winterthur used to be considered an industrial stronghold. In the meantime, the city has become known for its successful structural transformation into a technology city. Companies choose a location primarily…
96. immoTable Lucerne
Last Thursday, the 96th immoTable took place in the KKL Luzern.
Venture Kick supports Solaxer with CHF 150,000
Venture Kick supports the start-up Solaxer with CHF 150,000 for the efficient use of solar heat. Solaxer wants to use it to accelerate the development of its new solar receiver…
Drone swarm prints building materials in flight
The Federal Materials Testing and Research Institute has developed a swarm of drones based on the model of bees that cooperatively print and place 3D materials in flight. These BuilDrones…
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FHNW inaugurates pavilion made from recycled components
Students from the University of Applied Sciences for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics at the Northwestern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (FHNW) used a former wooden ramp to build a…
IWB and Kiwigrid cooperate for decentralized energy supply
IWB and Germany's Kiwigrid are teaming up to set up self-consumption coalitions for locally generated energy from renewable sources. A first project is being realized in the Westfeld area in…
Holcim creates 1.5 degree frames for cement industry
Together with experts from academia, civil society and industry, Holcim has developed a framework for the decarbonization of the cement industry. The company has realigned its own climate targets for…
Canton of Zurich initiates pilot project for innovation potential of SMEs
As part of a pilot project, the Canton of Zurich wants to help small and medium-sized companies to innovate and thus increase their competitiveness. Large companies and start-ups show the…
Swiss asking rents are already rising again
Asking rents in Switzerland rose again slightly in August after a temporary decline in July. Specifically, they increased by 0.3 percent. The index now stands at 118.1 points. This is…
Price correction in Swiss real estate is gaining momentum
The interest rate hikes that have taken place throughout Europe as a result of rampant inflation have also had a significant impact on the real estate market in Switzerland. While…
Dormakaba remains on course for growth
Dormakaba increased its net sales by around 10 percent to almost CHF 2.76 billion in the 2021/22 financial year. The operating result increased significantly weaker to 372 million francs. The…