Developing alternative forms of housing with building groups: Lessons learnt from the Winkelhalden
Baugruppen sind für Investoren und Entwickler eine Chance, Arealentwicklungen mit alternativen Wohnformen zu positionieren und in der Bevölkerung akzeptanzfähiger zu machen. Als Gegenleistung können sie Baugruppen von finanziellen Hürden und Kompromissen in der Gemeinschaft
Ground-breaking ceremony heralds Theilerhaus transformation
In a festive ceremony, leading figures from politics and the judiciary laid the foundation stone for an ambitious construction project: the comprehensive renovation and remodelling of the Theilerhaus, a building steeped in history in the canton of Zug. Led by the Director of Construction Florian
“Little Marcel” leads Boudry’s road maintenance department into a new era
After an intensive competition, the winning project "Little Marcel" for the expansion and renovation of the Boudry road construction centre has been chosen. The outstanding concept promises a sustainable and efficient future for the
Tourist milestone in Graubünden
Andermatt Swiss Alps AG is planning to further boost tourism in the Andermatt-Sedrun region with the construction of a new resort in Dieni/Sedrun. The plan is to build a modern holiday centre with 13 buildings and a total of 1,800 beds in various categories, including direct access to the ski
Luzerner Theaterprojekt wird aktualisiert und extern überprüft
Im Zuge der wesentlichen Überarbeitung des Siegerprojekts für das neue Luzerner Theater wird das 2020 erstellte Betriebskonzept aktualisiert und einer externen Überprüfung unterzogen. Diese Maßnahme entspricht einer Forderung des Kantonsrats und ist Teil der umfassenden
Crowdlending für mehr Wohnraum in Zürich
Ein neues Crowdlending-Projekt, das darauf abzielt, den Wohnungsmangel in Zürich zu bekämpfen, wurde kürzlich ins Leben gerufen. Mit einer Laufzeit von 24 Monaten soll dieses Projekt die Entwicklung von über 90 neuen Studio-Wohnungen im Herzen von Zürich finanzieren, um hochwertigen Wohnraum
Call for applications for the “Binding Prize for Biodiversity”
In 2024, the Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation is awarding a total of CHF 125,000 in prize money for the most effective promotion of biodiversity in urban areas. This year's theme is "Water and green-blue habitats". Project teams have the opportunity to submit their pioneering project for the
Plus de Jardins – The pulse of Thun’s new garden quarter Siegenthalergut
The winning project for the open space design in the Siegenthalergut is called "Plus de Jardins". The project marks a decisive step in the urban development of Thun. It envisages a sustainable and future-oriented residential neighbourhood with a public park for around 1,500
Hydrogen project a location with potential
The current Online Home Market Analysis shows: On average, a single-family home was advertised on the Swiss real estate portals studied for 66 days, six days longer than in the previous period. At the same time, the number of advertisements also increased by around ten percent. This indicates
Mobiliar invests in heat reduction in Bern neighbourhood
Mobiliar is paying 450,000 francs for measures to reduce heat in the Breitenrain district of Bern. The municipal council has approved 1.3 million francs for this. In the course of the renovation of the utility lines by Energie Wasser Bern, Optingenstrasse is to become greener, cooler and more
WWZ expands district heating business
The WWZ Group is focusing on more district heating. In addition to the already initiated project for a heating network in Steinhausen ZG, the feasibility of a network in Baar ZG is being examined. The district heating business area made an increased contribution to the Group's sales in the first
Until the chemistry is right
At Empa, Dorina Opris is researching how to synthesise complex electroactive polymers for robotic components, sensors or batteries - a promising project that the European Research Council is currently funding with one of its prestigious "ERC Consolidator Grants". This is not the Empa chemist's
Ligerz-Twann double track extension a complex rail infrastructure project
ARGE IBD, consisting of the partners Implenia (lead), Bernasconi and De Luca, was awarded the contract for Lot 2 "Ligerz Tunnel" by SBB. The total contract volume amounts to CHF 220 million, with Implenia's share at around CHF 150
Project partners present alpine solar project ScuolSolar
The municipality and civic community of Scuol and the two electricity suppliers EE Energia Engiadina and Engadiner Kraftwerke are jointly planning an alpine photovoltaic plant in the Scuol Motta Naluns ski area. The plant is to be used in particular for the production of renewable winter
Plans for “Unbundling Gümligen South” are on the table
On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, SBB is planning to build a railway tunnel underneath the existing tracks at Gümligen in order to increase the capacity and timetable stability of rail traffic. The project will be open to the public from 1 May to 30 May
Winterthur promotes five new Smart City projects
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
EVZ gets lead management for Bossard Arena expansion
The Bossard Arena is to be expanded on a tenant model. The project partners, the City of Zug, Kunsteisbahn Zug AG and the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ) have agreed on this. The EVZ is to realise and finance the expansion as the main user of the arena. The city of Zug will remain the
BFH researchers develop sustainable binder for wood-based materials
In an Innosuisse project, researchers from the Institute of Materials and Wood Technology IWH at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH are developing a new mineral binder for the production of wood-based materials. This should make them more sustainable.
IWB and Kiwigrid cooperate for decentralized energy supply
IWB und die deutsche Kiwigrid spannen für die Einrichtung von Zusammenschlüssen zum Eigenverbrauch von lokal erzeugter Energie aus erneuerbaren Quellen zusammen. Ein erstes Projekt wird im Areal Westfeld in Basel realisiert. Weitere Projekte sollen folgen.
How data is changing our cities
Straßen, auf denen autonome Autos fahren, beheizbare Gehsteige und hunderte Sensoren, die Bewegungen und Luftqualität im öffentlichen Raum überwachen. Laut den Plänen von Sidewalk Labs, einem Tochterunternehmen der Google-Mutter Alphabet, sollte der Stadtteil Quayside im innerstädtischen
The foundation stone for the Gupfengarten housing estate is laid
Steiner AG nimmt im Verbund mit Eiffage Suisse AG, Evostate Immobilien AG und Graf Biscioni Architekten die Arbeiten für die Überbauung Gupfengarten in Niederweningen auf. Das Wohnquartier entspricht den Anforderungen für nachhaltiges Bauen und soll Ende 2023 bezugsfertig sein.
The winning project for the Reussbühl West district has been chosen
Das Projekt „Habitat – Quartier im Hain“ hat den Studienauftrag für das Luzerner Quartier Reussbühl West gewonnen. Wenn Energiedienstleister CKW seinen dortigen Standort aufgibt, soll auf dem 27’000 Quadratmeter grossen Areal ein lebendiges Stadtviertel entstehen.