Balteschwiler AG is installing a photovoltaic system with an output of around 3 megawatts on a roof area at the company's headquarters in Laufenburg. It is intended to cover more than the entire electricity requirements of the timber mill. Commissioning is scheduled for

Das Projekt «àDisposition» verfolgt das Ziel, dank modularen Einbauten Zwischennutzungen einfach und nachhaltig zu ermöglichen. Vier Prototypen haben die Forschenden der BFH gemeinsam mit den Projektpartnern produziert und im DISPO in Nidau

In future, Lindner Suisse will use a thread made of cellulose twine instead of jute threads for the production of erosion control fleeces. Historical weaving crafts from the textile industry are used in the processing of the new

640 guests attended this year's Real Estate Summit - a springboard for innovation in the real estate industry. Key topics were sustainability, mobility and

With this building project, Swiss Prime Site wants to break new ground. With the 2226 building concept and the circular construction method, the company wants to move towards simplicity and more sustainability in its real estate developments. The JED (Join Explore Dare), a centre for innovation,

Roger Kurath has established a trend-setting architectural practice in Los Angeles with Design21. The successful Swiss architect focuses above all on innovation and

When twelve of the biggest construction companies in Switzerland commit to the circular economy, it has an impact. Today, too many raw materials are still irretrievably lost in construction. If fewer non-renewable raw materials and energies are used, the construction industry will become much more

Kone is committed to sustainability in the construction industry. To this end, the globally active lift manufacturer has developed a comprehensive guideline for the industry. Kone also focuses on sustainability in its own business, for example with CO2-neutral

In future, the Canton of Berne's location development agency will also apply sustainability criteria when awarding its business support services. To this end, applying companies must answer questions on aspects of the circular

87 percent of the Swiss want to further expand renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydropower. To achieve this, the majority (52 percent) are also prepared to dig deeper into their pockets. These are the results of the Energy Trend Monitor 2023, which was commissioned by STIEBEL ELTRON and

The FRZ Zurich Airport Region is hosting the 9th Real Estate Summit on 4 July. Around 600 guests from the construction and real estate industry are expected to attend the conference in Dübendorf. Topics include new forms of cooperation, sustainability, energy and

Building façades hold great potential for producing and saving energy. Today, however, this potential is still too little used. As part of the NEST HiLo unit, researchers from the Architecture and Building Systems Group at ETH Zurich have developed an innovative adaptive solar façade that

Where locomotives were once built, a new, innovative and sustainable urban quarter is being created. Lokstadt combines the 19th with the 21st century: The industrial heritage of this district is prudently combined with

Climate-friendly energy systems are becoming increasingly important to increase the sustainability of buildings or sites and to achieve climate goals. In addition, they can also help to increase economic efficiency and generate a higher return for real estate

In the up-and-coming Neuhegi district, a commercial building with driveable floors is being built by winter 2024 on an area of around 10,500 square metres, which meets today's sustainability requirements with photovoltaic systems and the Minergie-Eco

The general planning team of atelier tsu and studiospazio won the competition for the Civil Defence Training Centre in Churwalden. Their project ZicZAC envisages a sustainable three-storey wooden building. During the tendering process, emphasis was placed on

Jacqueline Schweizer will become a member of Wüest Partner's Board of Directors in May 2023. As an expert in the areas of sustainability and digitalisation, she will anchor these growth areas more firmly in the board of directors in future.

The company dormakaba, which specialises in access management for buildings, is setting the tone for climate protection with the door and gate manufacturer Hörmann. Dormakaba will supply Hörmann with CO2-neutral products from

The Nature & Economy Foundation has awarded several former Holcim quarrying sites. Important refuges for flora and fauna have formed in the former gravel pits and quarries after the withdrawal of man and

SENS eRecycling, the Swiss Building Climate Association and the Swiss Heat Pump Association are working together for the sustainable disposal of heat pumps. Refrigerants that are harmful to the climate are professionally destroyed and valuable raw materials are

Municipal heating networks can cover 45 per cent of Winterthur's heating needs. According to the city council, this requires investments in the waste incineration plant and an additional 300 million francs in heating networks. Private solutions must be found for the remaining

This year, Regio Energie Solothurn is awarding its prize for energy efficiency, climate protection and sustainability to two organisations: the Restessbar Solothurn association and the Discherheim Solothurn, which provides housing and jobs for people with

In an effort to position the Swiss financial centre as a global leader in sustainable financial services, the Federal Council is taking on a subsidiary role and pursuing a market-based approach This means that market participants independently develop solutions and drive innovation in the area of

Implenia is an industry leader in sustainability, as demonstrated by its new sustainability report, which complies with the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). All twelve of Implenia's ambitious sustainability targets for 2025 are well on

Lumvin AG, which specialises in sustainable lighting technology, has completed a capital increase of CHF 400,000. The funds are to be used, among other things, to set up its own testing laboratory. The board of directors was

The Ukraine war and its consequences have brought the dependence on fossil fuels home to us. An essential component of a future-oriented energy policy is sustainability in

This year, the City of Winterthur is supporting five innovative projects in favour of sustainable development and quality of life in the city. One of them addresses the question of whether Winterthur should acquire land in the Metaverse. Another optimises connections in public

Holcim has increased its green investments by 15 percent to CHF 403 million in 2022. The building materials manufacturer has exceeded the milestone target for circular construction. It is also committed to investing a total of CHF 2 billion by 2030 to capture over 5 million tonnes of CO2 per year

Yesterday, the first edition of the Sustainability Days at the Congress Center Basel came to a successful close after two days. The 72 suppliers in the exhibition and 171 speakers and 171 speakers presented products, solutions, strategies and innovations with a focus on a sustainable future in the

In an interview, Lucerne's cantonal councillor and finance director Reto Wyss explains the advantages of Lucerne's special model in economic promotion and what measures the canton is taking in terms of sustainability and