In the midst of growing demographic challenges, the latest study from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts sheds light on the realities of the Swiss rental housing market. Dani Steffen, a renowned expert and lecturer, offers insights into the complexity of the current housing situation

Switzerland is facing an enormous increase in population, which could reach the 10 million mark by the mid-2030s. This rapid increase presents the property sector with major challenges and opportunities. Despite the potential for solid increases in value, stricter rental regulations could put the

The Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare has been completed. The buildings realised by ERNE AG were handed over to innovAARE AG on 20 December. The tenants are due to move in as early as

The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in facility management marks a decisive turning point in the management and optimisation of the building life cycle. BIM acts as a central source of information that enables a holistic improvement of all process phases of a building and is

Sika übernimmt 30 Prozent von Concria Oy, einem finnischen Hersteller für innovative Betonböden. In der Beteiligung sieht Sika eine attraktive Wachstumsplattform, vor allem in

The jury has selected the winning project for a building called Portal UZH planned for the Irchel campus: The winner of the competition is the Zurich-based consortium EM2N Architekten and Jaeger Baumanagement. The building plays a key role in the fundamental redevelopment of the

The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil will grow from 50,000 to 115,000 square metres by 2028: the main building, which opened a year ago, will form the Main Campus with four new buildings. Senn Resources is investing around 350 million Swiss francs in this

Window manufacturer Eschbal uses SLS technology and 3D printers from Sintratec to produce connecting parts. Installing the printed elements saves both time and

Regulations protect existing tenants from rent increases. As a result, flats are changed less frequently. In Zurich, the average length of stay is at least ten years. This is shown by surveys conducted by Zürcher

The winning project for the open space design in the Siegenthalergut is called "Plus de Jardins". The project marks a decisive step in the urban development of Thun. It envisages a sustainable and future-oriented residential neighbourhood with a public park for around 1,500

The Department of Building Technology and Construction at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and the Swiss Climate Foundation are jointly promoting climate-friendly building materials and methods. They also want to publicise these and establish them on the

Berner Kantonalbank is supporting the technology of the Bern-based start-up Neustark for the permanent binding of CO2 in demolition concrete with a ten-year collaboration. This will enable the bank to remove 100 of its approximately 1150 tonnes of CO2 emissions per

Die Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH) hat einen ultra-grünen, kostengünstigen Beton entwickelt, der auf CO2-armen Zement und eine Neuformulierung des Betons setzt. Damit gelingt die Reduktion der Emissionen um bis zu 75 Prozent. Die Produktion des Zements läuft bereits

In Widnau entsteht ein Mehrfamilienhaus, das nicht nur CO2-neutral gebaut wird, sondern im Betrieb auch klimapositiv ist. Möglich wird dies durch das OPENLY-Bausystem. Baumaterialien und Bauteile, die es am Markt noch nicht gab, wurden von OPENLY selbst

Trotz eines schwierigen Umfelds und einer rückläufigen Bauindustrie in Europa präsentiert die Geberit Unternehmensgruppe überzeugende Ergebnisse für die ersten drei Quartale 2023. Die Gruppe konnte ihre Profitabilität steigern und in lokalen Währungen ein Gewinnwachstum pro Aktie

Strabag wird die Instandsetzung der Brunaubrücke über die Sihl im November abschliessen. Die letzte Bauphase umfasst Abdichtungsarbeiten sowie die Belagsfinalisierung und eine Behandlungsanlage für

Die Green Datacenter AG nimmt die Bauarbeiten für zwei weitere Datenzentren auf dem Metro-Campus Zürich auf. Hier wird Platz für bis zu 160’000 IT-Systeme geschaffen. Die Abwärme der Zentren soll in im Bau befindliche Fernwärmenetze

The book "Stadtwerdung im Zeitraffer" about the photographic long-term observation of Schlieren has received an award. It was honoured at the Frankfurt Book Fair as one of the ten best architecture books of the year

ABB Robotics und Porsche Consulting treten an, die Bauindustrie zu revolutionieren. Ein neues Pilotprojekt soll den modularen Wohnungsbau mithilfe von Automatisierung und Robotik

Ariv hat von der HIAG Immobilien AG eine Fläche von 3550 Quadratmetern im Quartier CHAMA in Cham gemietet. Hier will der Coliving-Anbieter 71 moderne Apartments betreiben.

Steiner has submitted his plans for the Unter den Erlen residential development in Wollerau. There, 62 flats with a view of Lake Zurich are to be built in 13 buildings for Seraina Invest. The construction costs amount to 50 million Swiss francs. Construction is scheduled to begin in

Das NEST, das modulare Forschungs- und Innovationsgebäude von Eidgenössischer Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt und Eawag, erhält eine neue Einheit namens STEP2. Dort werden marktfähige Innovationen im Bausektor

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) wants to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere and use it as a raw material for building materials and petrochemicals. To this end, Empa has launched a research initiative. Two events will kick it

Die Immobilienfirma und Totalunternehmerin Steiner AG kündigt am Aeschenplatz 6 in Basel grosse Veränderungen an: Das ehemalige UBS-Gebäude soll ab 2028 zu einem vielseitigen Stadtbaustein zum Wohnen, Arbeiten und Entspannen für alle Alters- und Bevölkerungsgruppen

Empa researcher Ellina Bernard is working to establish clay as a sustainable alternative to concrete. To this end, additives are being sought and standards for composition and load-bearing capacity are being defined. The project is funded by the SNSF with an Ambizione

The Aargau Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new building project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work is expected to start at the beginning of

The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new construction project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work is expected to start at the beginning of

Implenia sold a well-located property in the Unterwetzikon urban area development area to SISKA Immobilien AG. Implenia's Real Estate Development department will be tasked with developing the project over the coming years. This collaboration builds on the success of the previous collaboration

The city council has decided to carefully transform the Papierwerd site. The aim is to upgrade and open up this central location and to increase the amount of open space. With immediate measures, the area should change as early as

Digital construction is about rethinking. Instead of solving problems reactively and at the last moment on the construction site, this is done proactively on the digital model. The 6-point plan by BFH lecturer Adrian Wildenauer helps with