Private bank Pictet is investing hundreds of millions of francs in its new head office in Geneva, as part of the major Praille-Acacias-Vernets urban development project. The Geneva architectural firm Designlab-architecture has been chosen to design the new building, which at 90 metres will

Geneva's Natural History Museum closed its doors on 1 January 2024 for a year to undergo major renovation work. The transformation will involve not only the exhibition rooms, but also the extension of the building to accommodate the collection and research facilities. The aim is to create a modern,

At the heart of Geneva's international community, the Green Village is a forward-looking project that promotes sustainable ways of living and working. This innovative concept includes residential buildings, offices, a hotel and a conference centre, all integrated into a green and technologically

The innovative Quai Vernets project represents a major step forward in Geneva's urban development, with sustainability, diversity and social inclusion at its heart. In collaboration with the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the City of Geneva, the new district is becoming a model of sustainable

The real estate industry is faced with a highly dynamic legal framework: regulations are constantly changing and more and more rules are being imposed on builders, owners and investors. What are the special features of the canton of Geneva? And what influence might they have on the rest of

With increasing life expectancy, our society is becoming a four-generation society. Geneva is taking up this challenge and developing a prototype for flexible, intergenerational housing that makes the best use of limited land resources and responds to changing

Faced with rising CO2 emissions in the building sector, the Swiss Climate Foundation and its partners are focusing on innovative solutions to reduce emissions. From self-cleaning metamaterials to cement-free concrete, the foundation supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the

The canton of Geneva is launching the "Smart Geneva" initiative to drive the transition to a Smart City 3.0, based on the Scandinavian model, by networking and promoting projects. The approach aims to put technology to good use in urban development and the fight against climate change, and to

CERN has opened its new Science Gateway to offer visitors interactive exhibits and laboratories to encourage curiosity and critical thinking. The visitors' centre enables CERN to welcome up to half a million visitors a year and to raise awareness among all age groups of the importance of

Known as the home of numerous international organisations and a centre for global cooperation, Geneva has confirmed its status as a leading city for global dialogue and development. With an impressive infrastructure and a highly developed research and development scene, the city continually

Known the world over for its economic vitality and excellent living environment, Geneva constantly attracts highly qualified workers from all over the world. The city offers an ideal combination of professional opportunities and a first-class environment for a fulfilling

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newhome.ch AG has appointed Laurent Decrue, an important figure in the Swiss start-up scene, to its Board of Directors. With his appointment, Newhome is pursuing the goal of further developing itself as an industry-friendly property

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has acquired the online comparison service moneyland.ch. Founded in 2013, the service will continue to operate as an independent brand within SMG's "Finance & Insurance" business unit, as the company announced on Tuesday. The takeover includes 100 per cent of the shares

Many people think about switching to a completely new career field. For Claudio Kuhn, the conditions in his current professional life have changed, which is why he is looking for a new and exciting challenge that involves customer contact and marketing activities. He has been toying with the idea

Angesichts des demografischen Wandels und der alternden Bevölkerung steht die Gesellschaft vor der Herausforderung, geeignete Wohnformen zu finden. Eine vom Bundesamt für Wohnungswesen unterstützte Studie zeigt, dass gemeinschaftliche Wohnformen wie das Generationenwohnen vielversprechende

Am 28. Juni 2024 versammelten sich über 700 Fachleute der Schweizer Baubranche zum «Tag der Bauwirtschaft» in Zürich-Oerlikon. Gian-Luca Lardi, Präsident des Schweizerischen Baumeisterverbands, skizzierte die Herausforderungen einer 10-Millionen-Schweiz und präsentierte Lösungsansätze zur

Die Meier Tobler Group AG gibt bekannt, dass sie die Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG an die Hälg Group verkauft hat. Mit dieser Transaktion fokussiert sich Meier Tobler stärker auf ihre Kernbereiche Handel, Wärmeerzeugung, Klimasysteme und Service. Die Hälg Group wiederum nutzt diese

The consulting firm pom+, which specialises in the real estate industry, has published its latest market analysis on Common Data Environments (CDE) for 2024. The analysis shows that many CDE solutions have made significant progress in terms of BIM

Freesuns is installing 33,300 solar roof tiles on three landmark buildings in the city of Neuchâtel. The renovation project is supported by the CSEM and could serve as a model for other cities and

Optiml has received three awards just over two months after entering the market. Optiml won the ZIA PropTech of the Year Award, a start-up award from the W.A. De Vigier Foundation and second place in the start-up competition venture for its B2B software for the refurbishment and decarbonisation of

Holcim acquires the Cand-Landi Group. The French-speaking Swiss holding company is active in recycling and waste management and produces aggregates and ready-mixes. With this acquisition, the building materials trader Holcim aims to drive forward decarbonisation and circular construction in

Spacewise hat in einer Post-Seed-Finanzierungsrunde eine Investition in siebenstelliger Höhe erhalten. Damit will das Proptech-Unternehmen seine Plattform für die kurzfristige gewerbliche Vermietung optimieren und weiter in Kanada und den USA

Arbonia AG has sold the Zelgstrasse site in Arbon on Lake Constance to HRS AG from Frauenfeld for CHF 34 million. As the building supplier already sold its Climate division in April, it is now also disposing of properties that are no longer required for

The federal government wants to stabilise development outside of building zones with a partial revision of the Spatial Planning Act. The Federal Council has submitted a draft for consultation. The draft will allow new buildings up to a maximum of 1 per cent of the 2023

The concept of the circular economy is gaining in importance in the construction sector as a way of tackling climate and resource challenges. A study by the Bern University of Applied Sciences analyses the current state of the sector and highlights the

With a particularly strong dynamic of economic growth, inherent to a cross-border metropolitan area and supported by the aura of international Geneva, the main challenge today is to accommodate this induced growth in a qualitative way in an increasingly confined and restricted territory, while

Fraunhofer ISE is revolutionising photovoltaics through the use of medium voltage in large-scale PV power plants. This innovative technology saves raw materials, reduces installation costs and increases system performance. Pilot projects and a market launch are already being

As part of the revision of the Environmental Protection Act, the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning is advocating pragmatic solutions for building permits in noisy areas. Controlled residential ventilation and private outdoor spaces are being introduced as

At its annual meeting in Geneva, the Davos Baukultur Alliance discussed approaches and practical models for a sustainable transformation of the built environment. Founded in 2023 in partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Alliance is made up of countries, organisations and