Where production once dominated, diverse neighbourhoods are now springing up, blending living, working and leisure. Sustainability and innovative networking shape Basel's vision for the future. Basel is transforming industrial areas into urban living

Danish investor Medley Ventures is participating in a pre-Series A financing round for Oxara. Dietikon-based Oxara AG develops cement-free and low-carbon binding

The Zurich Cantonal Electricity Works (EKZ) generated a profit of CHF 186.3 million in the 2024/25 financial year. The 25 per cent increase is primarily attributable to its holdings in Axpo and Repower. Operating profit fell by 65 per cent to CHF 18.8

Lista Office LO adds LO Value to its range of office furniture. The modular system for waste collection is designed to help make waste disposal in companies, educational institutions and public spaces more aesthetically

Eberhard Bau will use solar diesel from Synhelion starting in 2027. The companies have signed a long-term purchase agreement for the renewable fuel. Eberhard Bau wants to reduce the carbon footprint of its construction

The food retailer Denner has opened the country's first Minergie-certified distribution centre for fresh produce in Mägenwil. From there, 250 of the 872 branches will be supplied with fresh food. Denner is creating 70 additional jobs at the

Empa develops the batteries, sensors, building materials and quantum technologies of tomorrow. The clear goal is to develop materials that advance everyday life, climate protection and industry at the same time. For Director Tanja Zimmermann, it is clear that sustainability is not possible without

In Offenbach, the world's first catalytic hydrogen air heating system from HYTING is running in real operation, flameless, emission-free and as a supplement to the heat pump. It could become a building block in the heating revolution for trade and industry, but remains a technological niche for the

In the Speakers Corner at Swissbau, ICSC Beton AG, KLARK, KohlenKraft and Timber Structures 3.0 showed how building materials are becoming active levers for the climate transition. From CO₂-storing concrete to large-scale wooden ceilings. The speakers presented concrete projects that demonstrate

The replacement building for Fröschmatt School sets new standards for school facilities in the Basel area and ensures the long-term quality of education in Pratteln. The project is a prime example of future-proof architecture and sustainable development in public

With the Schänzli site, Muttenz is launching a flagship project for ecological urban development and sustainable natural spaces. The winning project, "Aqua fera", is bringing the Birs river back to life and creating an innovative neighbourhood at the gateway to

Zirkular GmbH has launched its new platform for online trading in reusable components. With its offering called rematerial, the Basel-based company aims to make a further contribution to the circular

ABB plans to invest around CHF 80 million in the construction of a new headquarters in Zurich-Oerlikon. The historic ABB building will be used for the project, which will be renovated in accordance with heritage protection requirements and expanded with a six-storey

The Bad zum Raben cooperative has obtained planning permission for the renovation of the historic Bad zum Raben baths. Around CHF 3.5 million in funding is currently being sought for the extensive renovation of the baths, with construction scheduled to begin at the end of

Holcim has invested in the listed Norwegian company Capsol Technologies. The aim is to scale up its advanced CO2 capture technology and thus further advance Holcim's decarbonisation

KONE is ranked 54th in the list of the world's 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights, an independent Canadian media and research company. The lift manufacturer ranks second among 397 companies in the mechanical engineering industry

Researchers are developing 3D-printed floor beams made from plastic waste that meet building regulations and could replace wood in housing construction in the future. The approach is aimed at lightweight, modular constructions and making plastic waste usable as a resource in global housing

The canton of Nidwalden is significantly expanding its support for energy measures. The 2026 energy promotion programme provides for three times as much funding as in the previous year. With federal funds, the budget rises to a record high of 6.3 million Swiss

AEW Energie has successfully completed the cabling project between the Aargau municipalities of Oberrohrdorf and Remetschwil. In total, AEW has expanded and cabled 11.2 kilometres of network infrastructure in recent

Sky-Frame AG has published a digital product passport with a cradle-to-cradle compass. Developed by epeaswitzerland, this tool provides information on the window manufacturer's supply chains and the returnability of its products, among other

The Zug-based real estate investment manager Empira will be using Optiml's Real Estate Decision Intelligence platform in future. Its aim is to consistently implement its transition-to-green investment strategy and secure long-term value

Halter is taking on the construction of the new Tres Terrä residential quarter in Altstätten. The project is being realised in collaboration with the Catholic denomination of the Canton of St. Gallen and Tend AG. The ground-breaking ceremony has now taken

Over the next 20 years, the Swiss real estate market is likely to split along clear demographic fault lines. With ten cantons under particular pressure and eleven cantons as clear

Don't burn waste wood, shape it. A research project by the University of Kassel and Buro Happold shows how waste wood can be 3D printed into load-bearing wall modules and how circular construction begins at the design

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is offering a new master's degree programme in Integrated Building and Energy Systems. The programme lasts five semesters, and initial enrolment will be possible from March

The canton of Basel-Stadt is developing a high-rise residential building on the Rank site that will send out a signal. Under the title "Miranda", 126 affordable apartments are being built that combine exemplary urban planning innovation, social sustainability and ecological construction. The

Roche is shaping the future of pharmaceuticals at its headquarters in Basel. By the end of the decade, state-of-the-art research and production buildings will be built on the north and south sites, which will not only strengthen the innovation location, but also set new standards for sustainable

Solarify.ch is launching new crowd-funded solar power systems with battery storage. This allows solar power to be stored and consumed at a later time. The provider is thus responding to the upcoming hourly feed-in

PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Today, the owner-managed timber construction company from Sursee employs over 150 people at seven locations in Switzerland and Germany. Circular construction is becoming increasingly

The planned residential development on the site of Exhibition Hall 3 in Basel, comprising around 170 affordable flats, will be built in a resource-efficient manner by 2031. This is the vision of the winning design by the two Basel-based architectural firms Clauss Kahl Merz Atelier and Truwant