Virtual reality for urban planning
Researchers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are using virtual reality for participatory design processes. Their innovative tool is being…
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Construction work on the extension of the ZHAW has begun
Construction work has begun on the expansion and modernisation of the School of Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In the first construction phase, two new five-storey…
Zurich University of the Arts honours ten years of the Toni-Areal
At the start of the winter semester, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is looking back on ten years of the Toni-Areal. The website set up for this purpose provides…
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Sustainability in the event industry in Winterthur
The Eulachhallen in Winterthur have been awarded Level II - engaged classification by Swisstainable. This is a distinction awarded by the Swiss Tourism sustainability programme to businesses that have recognised…
Schlieren launches complete revision of building and zoning regulations
The city council of Schlieren is requesting a loan of 1,063,000 francs from the municipal parliament for a comprehensive revision of the building and zoning regulations. The goal is to…
Drone aviary at NEST: new test environment for sustainable robotics
Empa and EPFL are collaborating to develop robotics for sustainability and environmental monitoring. A drone aviary at the NEST will serve as an ideal testing environment, allowing innovative technologies to…
Zurich power generators jointly train grid electricians
The two electricity utilities of the Canton of Zurich (EKZ) and the City of Zurich (ewz) want to jointly train grid electricians in future. Both are looking for skilled workers…
Climate fund supports sustainable building and heating projects in Winterthur
The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund supports workshops on the circular economy organised by Roto Re-Use. Trinovent is also receiving CHF 20,000 for the further development of a heat pump with…
Five cantons take up the cudgels for wind energy
Representatives from the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau, and Zurich advocated for wind energy as part of the future energy supply during a press conference. The cantons aim to…
Geistlich invites you to the ground-breaking ceremony at Lymhof
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Lymhof project in Schlieren will take place on September 20. The development aims to create new housing options for different generations and lifestyles and serve…
Julius Baer fully acquires subsidiary Kuoni Mueller
Julius Bär has acquired the remaining shares of Kuoni Mueller & Partner AG and renamed the real estate services firm to Julius Bär Real Estate AG as of September 1.…
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Cities have many times more tree species than forests
A new study by WSL reveals that Swiss cities, with over 1,300 tree species, have a higher biodiversity than the surrounding forests. However, this diversity poses the risk of invasive…
Taxes above the national average
While private individuals are taxed moderately in the canton of Zurich, companies are subject to an above-average tax burden. A current tax burden monitor shows that Zurich ranks second to…
Research into resource-efficient construction driven forward at NEST
The STEP2 module in the research and innovation building NEST at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform to test innovative, resource-efficient construction technologies, including a 3D-printed…
Pilot project launched to monetize climate performance in the construction sector
Timber Finance introduces a new tool that allows builders and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the procedure is set to begin…
Modern office design with innovative lighting installation
The electrical installations for the new offices of a household appliance supplier have been completed. The lighting installation in particular plays a central role and promotes flexibility and efficiency in…
Canton of Zurich wants to make solar systems mandatory on large roofs
The canton of Zurich wants to make solar installations on suitable large roofs mandatory in order to achieve the net-zero target. The obligation is to apply to new and existing…
Strategic realignment at Implenia with new management team
Implenia is facing a change of leadership: CEO André Wyss is stepping down from the operational business by the end of March 2025. Jens Vollmar will be his successor. Wyss…