
Neue Bauvorschriften zur Lärmbelastung: Chancen für Immobilienentwicklung
Der Nationalrat hat sich für eine ausgewogene Lösung zwischen innerer Verdichtung und Lärmschutz bei der Schaffung neuer Wohnungen in lärmbelasteten Gebieten ausgesprochen. Diese Änderungen im Umweltschutzgesetz eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Immobilienentwickler, ohne die Anforderungen an den



Beschleunigung der Baubewilligungsprozesse dringend erforderlich
In den letzten Jahren hat sich der Weg zur Erlangung einer Baugenehmigung zunehmend zu einer kostspieligen und zeitaufwändigen Herausforderung entwickelt. Laut einer UBS-Studie benötigt der Bewilligungsprozess für neue Wohnprojekte nun durchschnittlich 230 Tage – eine signifikante Zunahme im

Increased efficiency in property management
The SVIT Zurich real estate association is committed to more precise management and evaluation of property management tasks aimed at promoting community. In collaboration with the Age Foundation, the association has launched a project to support the realisation of residential concepts that

Arbon as a pioneer in location promotion
At the first network event of the "Initiative Zukunft Arbon", leading minds gathered at the innovation centre of Insel auf Rädern GmbH to discuss the progress and prospects of regional location promotion. More than 60 players from various sectors exchanged views on sustainable solutions for the

HSLU launches Master in Collaborative Spatial Development
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is introducing a new Master's degree course in Collaborative Spatial Development in the autumn semester of 2024. It aims to give students an understanding of the complex spatial development of the future. Tabea Michaelis and Amelie-Theres

Successful spatial development in the canton of Neuchâtel
The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in employment, the report documents important steps towards more sustainable mobility, more

Introduction of the Swiss circularity indicator for sustainable construction projects
In a significant step towards promoting the circular economy in the Swiss construction and property industry, leading players have presented the guide "Making circularity measurable: a Swiss circularity indicator". This innovative tool enables the evaluation and comparability of circularity aspects

Residents of Eastern Switzerland would reduce living space
Nikola Vukovic and Raphael Dietrich analysed the housing market in Eastern Switzerland in their Master's thesis. According to the researchers at the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, many residents of Eastern Switzerland are willing to downsize their living space. However,


Analysis and outlook for construction prices
Im Jahr 2023 verzeichnete der Hochbau in der Schweiz einen moderaten Anstieg der Baupreise um 1.4 Prozent, wie aus dem vom Bundesamt für Statistik veröffentlichten Baupreisindex hervorgeht. Diese Entwicklung deutet auf eine Verlangsamung der zuvor beobachteten Preissteigerungen hin, obwohl die


Strategies against urban heat islands: The importance of green spaces and water
In view of increasing global warming, which is creating more heat islands in cities, Swiss cities are focussing on innovative measures to reduce temperatures. These are aimed at increasing the proportion of vegetation and reducing surface

Digitisation of building permit procedures in the canton of Zurich
The Canton of Zurich is introducing a fully digital building permit procedure, which will come into force on 1 April 2024. This innovation enables building applications to be submitted and processed via the online platform "eBaugesucheZH", which will establish a more efficient, paperless

New construction and renovation of the Sempach training centre
Die Zukunft des Bevölkerungsschutzes in Luzern nimmt Gestalt an: Der Regierungsrat und der Kantonsrat empfehlen nachdrücklich die Zustimmung zum Sonderkredit von 30,3 Millionen Franken für die umfassende Sanierung und Erweiterung des Ausbildungszentrums Sempach. Am 3. März 2024 wird das

Bern plans to revitalise the Historical Museum
The Education Committee unanimously approves a project planning credit of CHF 2.5 million for the necessary renovation and planned expansion of the Bernisches Historisches Museum in order to equip the historical institution for future requirements. The Canton of Bern, the City of Bern and the

4. Competition Gardens & Public Spaces Valais 2024
The prestigious "Gardens & Public Spaces Valais" award, organised by JardinSuisse-Wallis in cooperation with the canton of Valais, is entering its fourth round. With a funding pot of CHF 25,000, this prize is awarded every two years in recognition of outstanding landscaping projects that enrich the

Shaping Zurich’s future: First location day sets new accents
The Canton of Zurich organised the "Location Day" for the first time to discuss the further development of Zurich as a business location in cooperation with representatives from business and science. The aim of this initiative was to develop concrete strategies for the sustainable promotion of the










