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Owner-occupied homes remain very popular

Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a…

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Preventing heat islands in the planning stage

Urban and neighbourhood planning takes on a new dimension in times of climate change. A question that urgently arises: How do you prevent heat build-up through buildings? The Lucerne University…

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ConstructionZentralschweiz

New professions through the circular economy?

Reuse material instead of throwing it away - this is the principle of the circular economy. The construction industry is particularly material-intensive. That's why a lot of waste can be…

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Solar powered RV charges towing vehicle

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has designed a mobile home with solar wings. It powers the devices inside and charges the electric car it tows. The Solar…

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Construction

Second Homes Act affects real estate markets less than expected

The Second Homes Act passed in 2012 did not initially lead to the expected increase in real estate prices. The hotel industry and mountain railways are not feeling any serious…

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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences offers training in digital construction

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) will start two courses in digital construction in 2022: Ordering & Development and Design & Planning. Three more will follow in…

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Construction

HSLU erklärt neues Modell für Wohneigentum

Die Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) hat ein Handbuch für ein neues Modell für Eigentumswohnungen vorgestellt. Dabei können Wohnungen für eine befristete Zeit gekauft werden. Über die Zeit fallen damit die Kosten…

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Uri adopts digitization strategy

The Uri government council has approved its digitization strategy. This is intended to increase the attractiveness of Uri as a residential and business location. The canton is also being scrutinized…

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Energy

Algorithms help manage power loads

Two teams from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences have worked with companies and an electricity company to develop a system that helps electricity suppliers postpone consumption peaks. The prototype…

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