“Best of Research 2024” goes to Lisa Pantenburg
Lisa Pantenburg, a graduate of the MAS Real Estate programme at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), received the prestigious "Best of Research 2024" award from the Swiss Real Estate…
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Neue Regelungen für Kreislaufwirtschaft treten Anfang 2025 in Kraft
Enerdrape wurde für ihr geothermisches Paneel mit der ersten AMAG Sustainability Challenge ausgezeichnet. Die Lösung verwandelt unterirdische Räume in erneuerbare Wärmequellen und spart dabei Bohrungen. Der Preis umfasst 50’000 Franken…
Enerdrape wins sustainability award from AMAG
Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss…
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The future of renewable fuels in Switzerland
At the Power-to-X Days in Schlieren, experts from business, science and politics discussed the future of renewable fuels in Switzerland. The development of Power-to-X requires close cooperation and suitable framework…
New approaches for CO2 credits in the construction industry
The company conspark is taking part in the Carbon Removal Booster, the first innovation program for CO2 storage in Switzerland. The project aims to clarify CO2 credits in the construction…
Field test started for vertical wind turbine in Brütten
Agile Wind Power is testing a new version of its vertical wind turbine in Brütten. The innovative Vertical Sky design promises lower noise levels, simplified logistics and lower operating costs.…
Underwater power plants on the seabed
With the StEnSea project, the Fraunhofer Institute IEE has developed an innovative technology that transfers the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed. Following successful tests in Lake Constance,…
Barrier-free architecture
Our cities and homes are often designed in such a way that they push people into dependencies and create barriers. A new perspective in architecture shows how spaces can be…
Nitrogen oxide reduction with wood heating
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT have developed a technology that can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from wood combustion by up to 80 %. The principle of fuel staging improves…
Legislative changes strengthen the circular economy in Switzerland
From 1 January 2025, most of the legislative amendments to strengthen the circular economy in Switzerland will come into force. These amendments, which are based on parliamentary initiative 20.433, create…
Expansion of renewable energy plants in Italy
Graubünden-based Repower AG now owns all the shares in the Italian wind, solar and hydropower company Repower Renewable. To this end, it has purchased the 35 per cent stake previously…
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The frameless sliding window from swissFineLine has won 1st prize in the Architect's Choice competition. With this award, Callwey Verlag recognises pioneering products from the fields of construction and architecture.
More electric motors researched on construction sites
Researchers at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are looking for ways to increase the number of electric vehicles and machines on urban construction sites. Pilot construction sites in…
Energy City Gold for Zurich
The city of Zurich has been awarded the Energy City Gold label for the sixth time. In the current assessment, the city has achieved its best result to date. For…
Urdorf defines 2030 property strategy
The Urdorf municipal council has approved the Urdorf 2030 property strategy. The property strategy is reviewed by the municipal council every five years and updated in line with new findings.
Circular economy in the construction industry
The construction industry is faced with the urgent task of conserving natural resources and minimising emissions. The 2024 autumn event provided valuable insights into the practical implementation of sustainability strategies.
Property sector facing change with obstacles
The real estate sector is taking the path of decarbonisation, but implementation remains challenging. A recent survey by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) shows that climate-related risks are increasingly being…
A double kindergarten that sets standards
A double kindergarten is being built in Neuhausen am Rheinfall that offers future-orientated solutions not only architecturally but also functionally.