The heart of Switzerland pulsating with diversity and innovation
Zürich, die lebendige Metropole der Schweiz, präsentiert sich als ein Zentrum der Kultur, Wirtschaft und Bildung. Mit ihrer beeindruckenden geografischen Lage, einer vielschichtigen Bevölkerungsstruktur und einem florierenden Wirtschaftsleben bietet die Stadt eine einzigartige Mischung aus
Wood City – a milestone for the cities of the future with wood
Stockholm Wood City, a visionary construction project in the southern district of Sickla in Stockholm, will offer a dynamic mix of 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 flats on 250,000 square metres. This pioneering project aims to create a vibrant urban community in which work, living, leisure and
Life sciences and ICT will continue to dominate relocations in 2023
Insgesamt 206 ausländische Firmen haben sich 2023 in der Schweiz niedergelassen. Wie bereits in den Vorjahren sind die meisten der Neuansiedlungen in den Branchen Life Sciences oder ICT aktiv. Geografisch gesehen dominieren Firmen aus den USA, Deutschland und
Aarau as a future cleantech pioneer
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 location. This workshop, which took place on 18 March 2024, aimed to explore innovative and
Innovative training centre for civil protection in Chur
A future-oriented training centre for civil protection is being built in Meiersboda, on the outskirts of Chur. A sustainable new building made of wood is planned to replace the outdated school and accommodation building. The government has approved the construction plans with a budget of CHF 18.95
Launch of the competition for the “Aerogel Architecture Award 2024”
The prestigious "Aerogel Architecture Award" opened its doors once again on 20 January 2024 for innovative and energy-efficient architectural projects. Architects, civil engineers and students of these disciplines are invited to submit their projects using aerogel materials by 14 June 2024. The
SVIT five Real Estate Symposium 2024: Innovative ways of recruiting skilled labour
The SVIT five Real Estate Symposium 2024, under the motto "Who are our specialists of tomorrow?", will take place on 26 March at the Zurich Kongresshaus. High-calibre speakers such as Jan-Egbert Sturm, Markus Steckeisen and Yannick Blättler will provide insights into the future of the real estate
Holcim cooperates with the largest climate incubator in North America
Holcim wird mit Greentown Labs, dem grössten Gründerzentrum für Klimatechnologien in Nordamerika, Innovationen für die Dekarbonisierung der bebauten Umwelt befördern. Dadurch will der Baustoffkonzern zu einem frühen Anwender neuer Spitzentechnologien
Winterthurs Innovationslabor Grüze – Vorreiter für zirkuläres Bauen
Die bevorstehende Eröffnung des Innovationslabors Grüze im Frühjahr 2024 markiert in Winterthur einen Wendepunkt im nachhaltigen Bauen. Dieses Projekt, eine Zusammenarbeit der Stadt Winterthur, ZHAW und Holcim, verfolgt einen innovativen Ansatz durch die Wiederverwendung von Bauteilen und den
Winterthur’s Grüze innovation lab opens in May
The Grüze innovation laboratory is being built in Winterthur next to the Grüze crossing construction site. The modular, expandable, filigree building made of extra-thin and recyclable CPC concrete slabs is intended to be a field of experimentation and a place for discussions about urban planning
Ecocycle technology from Holcim receives award
The Ecocycle technology of the building materials group Holcim has been recognised by McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum as a beacon of the circular economy. Holcim uses this technology to recycle millions of tonnes of construction waste into new cement and
Implenia and Empa join forces for CO2-negative building materials
Implenia is joining forces with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) to realise a new unit on the NEST research and innovation platform. The Beyond Zero Unit is dedicated to research into CO2-reduced and CO2-negative building
Swiss premiere 100% recycled aluminium for Green Metro Campus
The Green Metro Campus in Zurich is setting a pioneering example for sustainability and CO2 reduction. It is the first Swiss premiere to use 100% recycled aluminium in collaboration with leading partners. This innovative solution enables a drastic reduction of the CO2 footprint by a factor of 40.
Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area receives four new buildings
The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil will grow from 50,000 to 115,000 square metres by 2028: the main building, which opened a year ago, will form the Main Campus with four new buildings. Senn Resources is investing around 350 million Swiss francs in this
Hamilton Bonaduz AG is making targeted investments in its future development
To further expand its flourishing medical technology division, Hamilton Bonaduz AG is realising its expansion plans on a former sawmill site in Domat/Ems. A new production and logistics building, which bears the name "Hamilton 2.0", is taking
Kengo Kuma in Vals more than architectural innovation
The new building in the idyllic village of Vals in Graubünden, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, represents a fascinating symbiosis of modern architecture and natural surroundings. In the midst of the impressive mountain landscape, he has created an architectural masterpiece that not only
ETH and Climate Foundation cooperate on innovations in construction
The Department of Building Technology and Construction at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and the Swiss Climate Foundation are jointly promoting climate-friendly building materials and methods. They also want to publicise these and establish them on the
Home of Innovation opens coworking space in Effretikon
Home of Innovation hat in Kooperation mit der Stadt Winterthur einen neuen Coworking-Space in Effretikon in Betrieb genommen. In modern ausgestatteten Gemeinschaftsbüros finden insbesondere Start-ups und Kleinunternehmen wie auch die Bevölkerung ein geeignetes Umfeld zum flexiblen Arbeiten und