The general planning team with the architects atelier tsu GmbH from Chur and studiospazio/bersa inc. from Zurich won the open project competition for the new civil defence training centre in…
Building flats has become almost impossible in many regions of Switzerland for a variety of reasons. The demand for flats is increasing, while construction activity is decreasing. Ursina Kubli, Head…
In autumn 2022, 33 students at the ZHAW in Winterthur experimented with the architectural potential of reusing building components - and achieved some surprising results.
Empa researchers want to develop a new type of insulating material from plant-based raw materials from waste, WHICH permanently binds the CO2 it contains by means of a special heat…
The Valley is located in Kemptthal, between Zurich and Winterthur. This is where Maggi seasoning was invented over 130 years ago. Today, the area is a home for innovation, development…
Large construction projects pose numerous challenges that can impair the success of the project. These include too many participants, complex requirements, unclear specifications from the client, separation of planning and…
At the general assembly of the Swiss Association for Site Management SVSM, Beny Ruhstaller handed over the presidency after eight years. He not only shaped the association, but also made…
This project aims to contribute to increasing solar energy production, reducing overall energy consumption and the number of vehicles, and increasing the acceptance of renewable energy, e-vehicles and e-mobility sharing.
The smart city strategy lays the foundation for Winterthur to become even more connected, secure, innovative and resource-saving - in other words, a smart city. Read here how exactly this…
The Canton of Uri and the Corporation of Uri will in future hold the majority of shares in the electricity company EWA-energieUri with 51 percent. In this way, the cantonal…
At the 11th General Assembly, Christoph Lang was officially bid farewell as FRZ Managing Director. Rahel Kindermann Leuthard then introduced herself to the FRZ members present. All items on the…
In order to achieve the net zero target, the city of Zurich will connect around 60 per cent of the settlement area with district heating by 2040. At the same…
Timber construction is experiencing a renaissance in Switzerland. ETH researchers are using a fire simulator on the Hönggerberg to test wooden components for the construction of buildings of all sizes.…
It is to become easier to erect photovoltaic systems on condominium buildings. The National Council wants the Federal Council to amend the Condominium Ownership Act for this purpose.
The property sector is responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and faces the urgent challenge of reducing them. Wincasa proactively supports its customers on the path…
Climate change also affects urban development: Asphalted city centres quickly overheat. The city of Winterthur is using a smart city project based on Lokstadt to show how this problem can…
For about 45 years, spatial planning has had the goal, laid down in the Spatial Planning Act (RPG, see box), of harmonising the economic, ecological and social goals of our…
The site of the ‘Pra Roman’ development in Lausanne has been awarded CHF 100,000 as an outstanding project for biodiversity in urban areas. Together with the developer, the Codha cooperative,…
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