

Merger in timber construction secures jobs and expertise
Blumer Lehmann takes over the timber construction division of the Hächler Group. Hächler's business will operate under a new name, while the workshops and the timber construction team will remain at the Neuenhof site. The merger is intended to strengthen the timber construction expertise of both

How wood can be better utilised
Wood is the raw material of the future - sustainable, renewable and climate-friendly. But how much wood is actually available in Switzerland and how can it be optimally utilised? Researchers at Empa and WSL have comprehensively analysed the material flows of wood and show ways in which this

New findings on the stiffness of timber structures
Multi-storey timber buildings are becoming increasingly important in Switzerland. To ensure that these structures can withstand the challenges posed by wind and earthquakes, Empa researchers are conducting practical experiments with a two-tonne shaker. The aim is to measure the stiffness and

The versatile world of wood
Plants use the sun's energy to produce sugar, which trees can convert into wood. Wood is an environmentally friendly building material that has been used by people for a long time. Today, the entire wood value chain provides around 80,000 jobs in Switzerland, which corresponds to approximately 2%

Award for innovative circular economy in the construction industry
Forschende der Hochschule Luzern und der Technischen Universität München erzielen mit dem Forschungsprojekt circularWOOD den ersten Platz bei der Sustainability Challenge der Deutschen Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB). Der Preis wurde in der Kategorie Forschung für die Umsetzung

Federal Council supports price recommendations for Swiss timber
In its meeting, the Federal Council commented on the report by the Council of States' Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning, and Energy and supported the parliamentary initiative "Price Recommendations for Wood from Swiss Forests." This initiative, introduced by Councilor Daniel Fässler

Cycle and protection of wood as a natural building material
Wood is highly durable by nature. If it is installed dry and kept dry during construction, it can last for many generations. In areas with high humidity, wood can be protected by construction measures or various treatment methods. In addition, wood can be excellently combined with other materials

Hybrid construction methods using wood, concrete and steel
Hybrid construction methods, in which different materials such as wood, concrete and steel are combined, are becoming increasingly important in modern architecture and civil engineering. These innovative construction methods not only fulfil today's requirements for sustainability and energy

From ancient origins to modern architecture
The development of timber construction ranges from the simple pile dwellings of early history to the modern hybrid constructions of today. It shows the continuing importance of timber as a versatile and adaptable building material that is constantly being redefined by technical innovations and

Ein nachhaltiger Holz-Hybrid Bau mit einem «Herz aus Holz»
Im September 2023 wurde der Baustart für den Neubau des kantonalen Verwaltungsgebäudes am Seetalplatz in Emmen (LU) gefeiert. Die Nachhaltigkeit und das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeitenden, Besucherinnen und Besucher sowie Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner Standen für den Kanton Luzern und Losinger Marazzi

Environment, costs and aesthetics: a comparison of concrete and wood
The choice between concrete and timber as building materials for construction projects is crucial as they have far-reaching effects on the environment, construction costs, longevity of structures and aesthetics. Both materials have their own advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered

Green cities as trailblazers for global climate impact
A comprehensive meta-study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) analyses the potential and challenges of urban CO2 removal methods. The study shows how cities could make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions through innovative

Winners of the Bern Upcycling Challenge have been chosen
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 development fund aim to give a boost to practical and recyclable business

Holzbauer Strüby designs roundabout at new traffic junction
The timber construction company Strüby has provided the two roundabouts at the new connection to the H8 bypass in Seewen with sculptures. The carpenter's knot depicted there refers to the traditional craft, but also to the local coat of arms and the Mythen

Kuratle Group and Raurica Wald build timber factory in Aargau
Auf dem ehemaligen Betriebsgelände der Luzerner Chemie- und Papier-Holding (CPH) in Full-Reuenthal soll ein Betrieb für Holzverarbeitung errichtet werden. Die CPH hat das entsprechende Land an die Full Property AG von Kuratle Group und Raurica Wald verkauft.

Hybrid buildings made of wood have a future
Farblich gestaltete Holzfassaden mit einem speziellen Begrünungskonzept sollen schon bald das Münchner St.-Vinzenz-Viertel prägen. Denn an der Ecke Gabrielenstraße 3 und Rupprechtstraße 22 errichtet der Projektentwickler Bauwerk das Holzhybrid-Ensemble VINZENT für Wohnen und Office. Es ist



Holzernte hat 2020 zugenommen
Das Bundesamt für Statistik hat die Schweizerische Forststatistik 2020 vorgelegt. Demnach wurden 4 Prozent mehr Holz geerntet als im Vorjahr. Bei der Verwendung hat Hackholz stark zugelegt. Gleichzeitig verschlechterte sich die Rendite der forstwirtschaftlichen Betriebe weiter.


Basel area wants to test Velohochbahn
Pratteln BL – Im Raum Pratteln soll eine Velohochbahn gebaut werden. Der Pilotversuch des Bundesamtes für Strassen soll prüfen, wie das kantonale Radnetz in ein übergeordnetes Velonetz eingeordnet werden kann. Die Anlage im Baselbiet wird aus Holz und mit Photovoltaik

