Switzerland continues to massively expand solar power
Photovoltaic systems with an output of 1.8 gigawatts were installed in Switzerland in 2024. This was 10 per cent more than in the previous year. At the end of 2024,…
Photovoltaic systems with an output of 1.8 gigawatts were installed in Switzerland in 2024. This was 10 per cent more than in the previous year. At the end of 2024,…
The Green Spin construction project in Winterthur has started with the dismantling of the former Stewi headquarters in Winterthur-Grüze with a focus on recycling. The fully sustainable service building was…
The flooring manufacturer Tarkett has developed a recyclable linoleum collection. The recently launched Lino Materiale series is made from cork, is low-noise and easy to clean.
Single-family homes were 0.8 per cent more expensive in June than in the previous month. Prices for condominiums rose by 0.2 per cent in the same period. Demand is being…
With a clear vision and direct dialogue with tenants, the project manager is driving forward the transformation of the Landolt site in Näfels - with space for innovation, sustainable use…
Serial construction promises speed, cost benefits and CO₂ savings, key answers to the housing shortage. Although the technology has long since matured, the process is still making slow progress in…
The canton of Zurich is planning a comprehensive development offensive in the Kloten area. The Glattalbahn railway is to be extended, a new main cycle link built and flood protection…
With innovations at the interface of technology, sustainability and digitalisation, Swiss start-ups are increasingly gaining international recognition. Whether in rankings, competitions or global accelerator programmes, young companies from Switzerland are…
The construction industry is under massive pressure to change. Digitalisation, scarcity of resources, climate targets and a shortage of skilled workers require a new way of thinking. Research is increasingly…
A TU Vienna spin-off is revolutionising construction with wood. Using an intelligent grid system, complex 3D shapes can be constructed from flat wooden elements. This not only opens up new…
Aircraft manufacturer Pilatus wants to comprehensively modernise its headquarters in Stans. The new buildings are designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind and the site is not to be…
The Cultural Dispatch 2025-28 marks a milestone for building culture in Switzerland. For the first time, sustainability is defined as an independent field of action and the importance of high-quality…
The Möbeliareal area between Kirchweg South and Abläschstrasse in Glarus is set to remain a vibrant part of the cantonal capital. Since its acquisition by möbeliareal ag in 2016, a…
As total contractor, ERNE AG Bauunternehmung is realising a new triple sports hall for the Dorf primary school in Sissach. Work has been in full swing since the start of…
In the second quarter of 2025, prices for condominiums in Switzerland will continue to rise, while single-family homes will move sideways. High demand continues to be met by a shortage…
On the northern edge of Glarus, the Buchholz neighbourhood is a pioneering district. Once a fragmented commercial area, it is now developing into a mixed neighbourhood with a green heart,…
Chur is preparing for a new chapter in its urban development. The Chur West area, strategically located to the south of the railway station currently under construction, will become the…
Andreas Binkert is rethinking urban development - for him, property development is social responsibility. In this interview, the President of the 2000-Watt Smart Cities Association explains his vision of sustainable…