Sustainable properties are fit for the future
There is huge potential in the Swiss building stock. With the right optimisations, energy consumption, CO2 emissions and costs can be reduced. At the same time, the market value of…
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Dietikon’s facades to be greened for the Phänomena
An Open Innovation Challenge is being launched in Dietikon to promote innovative solutions for vertical greening of facades. The event is supported by several local organizations and companies and aims…
Basel region becomes a hub for hydrogen
The newly founded business association H2-HUB Switzerland plans to transform the Basel region into a leading hydrogen hub, producing green hydrogen from renewable energy sources and distributing it nationwide to…
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A step towards a fossil-free future
The Altstetten and Höngg energy network, the largest project of its kind in Switzerland, marks a decisive step forward in the sustainable supply of heat to 30,000 households based on…
CoolCity lake water network, an urban powerhouse
An innovative project for sustainable energy supply, CoolCity, is being developed in the center of Zurich. By combining heating and cooling technologies, a pioneering step is being taken towards ecological…
Increased efficiency in construction through negative emission technologies
The final report on the accounting of negative emission technologies (NET) provides insights into the current challenges and solutions for integrating these technologies into the construction industry in order to…
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel introduces advanced CO₂ emissions management
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) has launched a new service for industrial companies for effective CO₂ emissions management, using Siemens technology. The Sigreen software solution uses real data instead of…
World’s largest electric melting furnace for stone wool in operation
The world's largest electric melting furnace for stone wool was commissioned in Flums. With this investment of over 100 million Swiss francs, Flumroc has taken a significant step towards decarbonization,…
Urgent fight against subsidence; major cities are sinking
In China, the ongoing construction boom combined with excessive groundwater extraction is leading to a serious problem: many large cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, are increasingly sinking. This development could…
Site development – strategies for a vibrant city
In the dynamic city of Zurich, the aim is to achieve balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial space and public facilities. The…
CHF 2 million for the development of energy-saving lighting
LEDCity has received 2 million Swiss francs in an additional financing round. The company intends to use the newly acquired capital totalling CHF 5 million to drive forward the development…
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Site development – strategies for a vibrant city
In the dynamic city of Zurich, there is a pursuit of balanced growth that preserves the city's identity while meeting the demand for housing, commercial spaces, and public facilities. The…
Modern e-commerce solutions for office furniture in the St.GallenBodenseeArea
Ein Online-Händler aus der St.GallenBodenseeArea revolutioniert den Markt für Büromöbel durch digitalen Direktvertrieb, der es ermöglicht, hochwertige und ergonomische Produkte zu günstigeren Preisen anzubieten.
Value-added tax in the canton of Zurich – skilful solutions required
The federal mandate to capture planning gains has long been neglected by cantons and municipalities. With the introduction of the land value capture tax, municipalities now benefit from the appreciation…
Timber construction company introduces new organisational structure
A renowned timber construction company in Switzerland has introduced a new organizational structure. The previously linear structures are being replaced by a more flexible and agile system that leverages the…
Der Seewasserverbund CoolCity, ein urbanes Powerhouse
Im Zentrum Zürichs entsteht mit CoolCity ein innovatives Projekt für nachhaltige Energieversorgung. Durch die Kombination von Wärme- und Kältetechnologien wird ein zukunftsweisender Schritt zur ökologischen Stadtentwicklung unternommen.
High-temperature heat storage could make the industry more sustainable
A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This…
The construction of a CO2-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf
In Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the foundation for one of the world's first CO2-neutral cement plants. Supported by the innovative "pure oxyfuel" technology from thyssenkrupp, this project aims…