Bernhard Lanzendörfer, an expert in the construction sector, argues in favour of innovative policies and incentive systems to counteract global warming and the housing shortage at the same time. His…
KONE is being recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The recognition by the Carbon Disclosure Project and Corporate Knights underscores the company's leading role in promoting a…
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) have conducted a project on the use of straw and hemp for thermal insulation. The results show a significantly lower…
A ground-breaking wall paint developed by scientists at the Vienna University of Technology enables the self-cleaning and chemical degradation of air pollutants. This innovative solution not only solves the problem…
Scrimber, mymyio and Second Life Recharger have won the first Bern Upcycling Challenge. With this competition, the Department of Economics at Bern University of Applied Sciences and the Berner Kantonalbank…
A recent survey shows that 78% of Swiss people support a faster expansion of green electricity production. This comes in the run-up to the vote on the new Electricity Act,…
In the course of a pioneering co-creation workshop, representatives of the city of Aarau and various companies and organisations took the first steps towards transforming Aarau into a leading cleantech…
The housing market in the canton of Zurich presents a picture of scarcity. Despite continuous construction activity, the proportion of vacant flats remains at a historically low level, with noticeable…
Conspark and madaster switzerland are joining forces for a circular construction industry. They offer manufacturers of construction products, architecture and planning offices as well as building owners and the public…
Tanja Zimmermann and Martin Ackermann, Directors of Empa and Eawag, are researching ambitious projects to find solutions to the climate crisis. At the centre of their efforts is the vision…
Die Berner Fachhochschule stellt ihr Departement Architektur, Holz und Bau neu auf. Fünf neue Institute sollen die ganzheitliche Betrachtung der Planungs- und Bauwirtschaft fördern und den Wandel zum nachhaltigen Bauen…
In a recent study commissioned by the Federal Council, the Council for Spatial Planning (ROR) analysed the future prospects of peripheral regions in Switzerland. The results call for a broader…
An innovative study, sponsored by renowned institutions, explores the dynamics of residential concepts that promote social interaction. Dr Joëlle Zimmerli from Zimraum and Stratcraft sheds light on different approaches that…
Turboladerspezialist Accelleron hat seine neue Photovoltaikanlage auf den Dächern der Firmengebäude eingeweiht. Sie ist die grösste in Baden und verteilt sich mit 2533 Modulen und einer Kapazität von 1 Megawatt…
In view of the increasing environmental impact of construction activities, the issue of grey energy - the energy that is hidden in the production and disposal of building materials -…
Laut einer Doktorarbeit an der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Lausanne sind 5 Millionen Dächer in der Schweiz für die Stromerzeugung geeignet. Zwei Drittel der Städte und Gemeinden könnten so energieautark werden.
Der Kanton Luzern will mit der Änderung des Kantonalen Energiegesetzes das Potenzial von Solaranlagen auf Gebäuden besser ausschöpfen. Der Gesetzentwurf sieht bei Neubauten eine angemessene Ausnutzung der Dachfläche vor. Dasselbe…
The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in…
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