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 an insight into the past and present of the campus. The ZHdK also welcomes 711 new students for the winter

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 proof of their sustainable

Schlieren City Council is requesting a loan of CHF 1,063,000 from the municipal parliament for the overall revision of the building and zoning regulations. The aim is to increase the quality of life and work and to further promote the attractiveness of the location for

Empa and EPFL will work together in future to develop robotics for sustainability and environmental monitoring. A drone aviary at NEST offers an ideal test environment in which innovative technologies can be tested under realistic

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 on the grid and at special events. Career changers are

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 ice

Representatives of the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau and Zurich have made the case for wind energy as part of the future energy supply at a media conference. The cantons want to work together to promote the expansion of wind

The Urdorf municipal council presented the key points of the 2030 real estate strategy on August 29. The strategy covers renovations and new builds at ten locations and aims to create long-term planning security for the

The ground-breaking ceremony for the Lymhof project in Schlieren will take place on September 20. The construction project is intended to create a new residential offering for different generations and lifestyles and serve as a meeting place for the

Julius Baer has acquired the remaining shares of Kuoni Mueller & Partner Ltd. and renamed the real estate services company Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd. as of September 1. Thomas Hodel will take over as CEO in February

A new study by the WSL shows that Swiss cities, with over 1,300 tree species, have a higher species diversity than the surrounding forests. However, this diversity carries the risk of the introduction of invasive forest pests, which requires increased controls in urban

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 last in the national comparison of corporate

The STEP2 module in the NEST research and innovation building at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform for testing innovative, resource-saving construction technologies, including a 3D-printed concrete staircase and a sound-insulating filigree

Timber Finance is introducing a new instrument that enables building owners and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the process will soon start in Switzerland with around 20 timber construction

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 the working

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 buildings. At the same time, there are plans to promote technologies for seasonal energy

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 will also take over the chairmanship of SBB from

Construction work has begun on the Forum UZH, a new education and research center in Zurich. This project is designed to accommodate modern forms of teaching and learning and to strengthen the University of Zurich's competitive position in the academic

Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland are working together to establish the sustainable cement substitute Oxacrete Oulesse on the Swiss construction market. This technology is intended to reduce CO₂ emissions in the construction industry and promote the reuse of building

Six projects from different regions of Switzerland have been nominated for the prestigious Swiss Business Location Network Awards 2024. This award honors targeted and innovative projects in the areas of location marketing and business promotion. The winners will be announced at a symposium in

The rental index from Homegate and Zürcher Kantonalbank shows a slight increase in rents for July 2024. While some cantons and cities are recording rising rents, other regions have seen

The Zurich Investment Foundation plans to raise around CHF 300 million in new capital in October. The funds are to be used for the acquisition of 19 new properties in the ZAST Real Estate Residential Switzerland investment

The Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is taking over the borehole in Trüllikon from the National Co-operative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra). As part of a pilot project, swisstopo wants to clarify whether CO2 can be injected into the ground

The back to the roots project has won the competition to redesign the Kronenareal site in Dietikon. The offices of Skala Landschaft Stadt Raum GmbH and S2 Architekten GmbH interpret the Kronenareal as part of a network of open spaces. Back to the roots will be presented on 23

A study by CRIF AG shows that more new stores have opened than closed in the last ten years. Online retail in particular has recorded strong growth, while bricks-and-mortar retail has

In collaboration with Marti Construction, the start-up Oxara from Dietikon has realized the interior fit-out of a school building in Confignon using sustainable clay concrete. The material reduces CO2 emissions and creates a unique

Swiss Life Asset Managers is acquiring Condecta AG from Winterthur. The asset manager specialising in real estate and infrastructure wants to expand the presence and product portfolio of the modular construction

HighStep Systems AG has joined the Swiss industry association for personal protective equipment. The company develops innovative fall protection systems that are used in various industries

Mobimo Holding AG achieved strong growth in its operating result in the first half of 2024. A significant sales profit and successes in the rental and development area contributed to a substantial increase in net

In view of the acute housing shortage in the city of Zurich, the idea of adding storeys to existing buildings across the board is gaining in importance. A recently submitted initiative calls for building regulations to be amended to make it easier to add storeys in urban areas - with wood as the