Lucerne presents structure plan to the public
The canton of Lucerne has taken a decisive step in the overall revision of its cantonal structure plan. The draft structure plan is open to the public from October 20…
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New paving blocks reduce CO2 emissions in construction
CREABETON and the Dietiker start-up Oxara are launching a new series of low-CO2 paving stones. The stones are made with the cement-free binder Oulesse developed by Oxara. They are available…
Think circularly, build together
How can construction be designed in such a way that materials are not consumed but reused? This question is at the centre of the Circular Time Lab at Lucerne University…
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How Lucerne is actively designing new workspaces
How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants…
Quality label strengthens ceramics industry with 121 Platinium certifications
CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine…
Award for health-oriented corporate culture
Welcome Immobilien AG was the first real estate consulting company in the industry to be awarded the "Friendly Work Space" seal. The seal of quality has been awarded by the…
Investing in depth saves costs and improves carbon footprint
Pistor's geothermal storage system saves the wholesaler 100,000 liters of heating oil per year. This prevents the release of 330 tons of CO2, as much as 200 direct flights from…
Compact heat storage system wins innovation award for energy solutions
Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage…
Lucerne responds to tax pressure with a billion-euro package
The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments,…
Lucerne relies on energy from the lake
The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible…
Project planning credit for Lucerne theatre rejected
The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning…
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District heating network in the lower Wiggertal is getting closer
Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will…
New indoor golf facility with high-tech training in Hildisrieden
Golf Sempach now offers an indoor golf centre for year-round training. The training centre is scheduled to open on 17 January 2025. Modern technology and an integrated fitness area will…
Lucerne promotes circular construction projects
The canton of Lucerne wants to strengthen the circular economy in the construction industry. Together with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, it has launched the Eco-Design in Building…
Pilatus Arena: progress in construction and new ownership structure
Halter Group AG is to become the majority shareholder of the Pilatus Arena in Kriens, which is currently under construction. The 4,500-seat arena is scheduled to open in the fourth…
Lucerne’s Wesemlin neighbourhood is leading the way, mastering the energy transition together!
The Wesemlin neighbourhood in Lucerne is setting an example for a collective energy transition: Instead of individual solutions, the neighbourhood is focusing on a collective energy strategy. With the support…
Sursee makes solar systems and green roofs standard
The Sursee municipal council has adopted a counter-proposal to the municipal initiative in favour of an independent and ecological energy supply by a large majority. This will make a combination…
Sustainable processes through pinch analysis and heat storage
With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce…