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Revolutionary sound absorbers

Together with the company de Cavis, Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sound absorption. The new mineral sound absorbers are not only significantly thinner than…

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Government council plans infrastructure boost in Glattal

The canton of Zurich is planning a comprehensive development offensive in the Kloten area. The Glattalbahn railway is to be extended, a new main cycle link built and flood protection…

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EnergySustainabilityZurich

Zurich focusses on the future

The latest issue of Zürcher Umweltpraxis und Raumentwicklung clearly shows that the commitment to climate and environmental protection is bearing fruit. The Canton of Zurich takes its responsibility for the…

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Climate fund Stadtwerk Winterthur awards grants

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund has awarded CHF 70,000 in funding for regional climate protection, energy efficiency and CO2 reduction projects. This year's beneficiaries are Next Gas GmbH from Kloten…

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BusinessSustainabilityZurich

A fund to strengthen vocational training

The Canton of Zurich's Vocational Training Fund has established itself as a mainstay of the dual education system. With over CHF 23 million, it supports training companies, promotes practical innovations…

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Zurich and Aargau plan mobile network

Together with regional planning associations, the cantons of Zurich and Aargau have started work on a regional overall transport concept (rGVK) for the Limmat Valley. The aim is to achieve…

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SustainabilityZurich

Dietikon tackles construction of the stream adventure trail in Grunschen

The town of Dietikon plans to start construction work on the stream adventure trail in Grunschen Park on 7 July. The natural Kneipp facility should be completed by late summer.…

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Schlieren station shines in new splendor

After around a year of construction, the new meeting zone at Schlieren railroad station has been completed. With more green spaces, street cafés and a modern design concept, the public…

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BusinessZurich

Zurich convinces as a business location

The majority of Zurich companies are satisfied with the business location. A recent survey shows that transport links, quality of life and a qualified workforce are clear plus points. However,…

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Lift refurbishment with a focus on comfort and safety

KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning…

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BusinessEnergyZurich

Profit increase thanks to favorable procurement and fewer reserve requirements

Stadtwerk Winterthur generated sales of CHF 311 million and a profit of CHF 26 million in the past financial year. Lower costs for energy procurement and in other business areas…

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Design guidelines for historic residential quarter

Urban planner OSRI supports 120 property owners in the Eigenheimquartier development in Winterthur. The aim is to establish criteria for the future design of the historic properties. The estate is…

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EnergyProjectsSustainabilityZurich

Clean energy from the summer for the winter

A pioneering project in Bassersdorf ZH shows how green methanol can be used as seasonal energy storage. Thanks to innovative technologies, surplus summer electricity is efficiently stored and used in…

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Cham Swiss Properties optimizes “Rocket & Tigerli”

A pioneering timber hybrid high-rise ensemble is being built in the middle of the locomotive town of Winterthur. The owner, Cham Swiss Properties AG, is appealing against the building permit…

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Cooperation strengthens digital precision in infrastructure construction

Amberg Technologies from Regensdorf and Topcon Positioning Systems from California have agreed to work together. The partners intend to integrate Topcon's sensor solutions into Amberg's software and hardware platforms for…

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Financial reality puts an end to visionary spatial concept

Tadah will cease operations of its coworking and kids space at the end of June. According to the four founders, the business model did not meet the financial requirements.

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ProjectsSustainabilityZurich

First Zurich cantonal building to be awarded platinum

For the first time, the canton of Zurich has been awarded the platinum label in accordance with the "Swiss Sustainable Building Standard" for a public building. The new asylum center…

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BusinessProjectsZurich

MFO-West becomes an urban neighbourhood

With the acquisition and strategic reorientation of the MFO West site in Neu-Oerlikon, the city of Zurich is transforming a former industrial site into a forward-looking neighbourhood. The plans include…

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