Siloxene offers "miracle material" for the chemical industry
The Empa spin-off Siloxene wants to offer a multifunctional material component. This can be used to specifically improve the properties of adhesives, coatings and fillers.
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Controversial quarries slow down cement production
The production of cement in Switzerland could decrease from 2024, as a federal report shows. The reason for this is the resistance to new quarries. Meanwhile, technologies to replace cement…
ETH students create innovative bamboo pavilion
Students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a filigree yet stable pavilion made of bamboo. The latest technologies were used for design and construction.…
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HSLU erklärt neues Modell für Wohneigentum
Die Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) hat ein Handbuch für ein neues Modell für Eigentumswohnungen vorgestellt. Dabei können Wohnungen für eine befristete Zeit gekauft werden. Über die Zeit fallen damit die Kosten…
14Trees is building schools in Africa with 3D printing
14Trees, a joint venture between the building materials group LafargeHolcim and the British impact investor CDC Group, uses 3D printing to build schools and living space in Africa. Start is…
The effects of the pandemic on industry and construction are weakening
Production and sales by companies in industry and construction remained below the previous year's figures in the third quarter of 2020 as well. Compared to the previous quarter, however, the…
Matériaux Sabag prints concrete elements
Matériaux Sabag is now producing its concrete elements using the 3D printing process. In this way, the parts can be tailor-made in the prefabrication and CO2 emissions can be reduced.…
Algorithm provides information on building applications
The start-up smartconext uses an intelligent algorithm to research data on building applications. This makes it accessible via a platform. Thanks to a new function, construction companies should find the…
Pandemie verzögert Erholung im Schweizer Hochbau
Steigende Leerstände haben dem Wohnungsbau einen zyklischen Abschwung beschert. Die Pandemie wirkt sich zusätzlich bremsend auf die Bautätigkeit im Hochbau aus. Dies hat BAK Economics im Rahmen der neuen Bauprognose…
Seamless mineral coverings in warm colors
In conversation with Emilio Stecher on site in the Kerakoll Design House, in the exhibition with the ingenious seamless coverings from Emilio Stecher AG in Root LU.
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