Historical technology meets modern research
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are participating in the construction of a water wheel in Steffisburg. The aim of the water wheel is…
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Gartenstadt Bergacker living with a future
The Bergacker housing estate in Zurich-Affoltern will be completely renovated in the coming years. Swiss Life and the Habitat 8000 housing cooperative are focusing on a new replacement building that…
Efficiency boost for hydrogen
Hydrogen production by electrolysis is considered a key technology for the energy transition. However, its efficiency has so far been inadequate. Researchers at Northwestern University have now identified a previously…
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From raindrop to power source
Rain as a source of energy? What has long sounded like a dream of the future is becoming tangible. Researchers around the world are developing new processes to generate electricity…
Resource-efficient building with wood
A research team from Empa and ETH Zurich is developing an innovative method for producing wood-based panels inspired by traditional shingle production. By using split wood and artificial intelligence, even…
Netherlands tests recycling train for sustainable road construction
The Dutch infrastructure authority Rijkswaterstaat is using the Asphalt Recycling Train (ART) to recycle asphalt on site. The machine, which is currently in the test phase, removes worn asphalt, heats…
Heat from a depth of 2000 meters planned
The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics is planning an exploratory borehole for a geothermal site at the National Sports Center in Magglingen. The borehole is due to be drilled…
Minergie certificate brings measurable yield advantages
A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that Minergie-certified buildings offer not only ecological but also economic added value. Investors and landlords benefit from higher…
Automated production for sustainable energy use
Libattion has opened a new upcycling plant for batteries in Biberist. According to Libattion, this is the largest facility of its kind in Europe. The Opfikon-based company manufactures modular stationary…
New solar system supplies solar power for sports and leisure activities
The Basel-based electricity producer aventron has inaugurated a solar installation on the Lintharena in Näfels. It will generate 124 megawatt hours per year over an area of 660 square meters.…
Efficient utilization of agricultural residues
Renergon has developed a small-scale biogas plant with a fuel cell. The RDS XS can process solid manure. The efficiency of the fuel cell is up to 80 percent. The…
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Construction group focuses on growth through sustainable solutions
Holcim wants to focus on scaling up circular construction in Europe. In Latin America, industrialization trends and the demand for mega construction projects are set to drive the building materials…
New school buildings create space for growing pupil numbers
Two extensions to the Limmattal cantonal school in Urdorf have been officially inaugurated. The new buildings create the necessary space for the increasing number of pupils.
Company building becomes the power plant of the future
Energie 360° has renovated and refurbished its headquarters in Zurich. A large-scale photovoltaic façade was used to create a green power plant for the company's own use. Renewables already account…
Securing the future through responsible management
Anyone who owns property bears responsibility. Not only for the preservation of value, but also for the sustainable use of resources and structures. The Real Estate Symposium 2025 organised by…
Building materials without CO₂ – the change in the industry has begun
The construction sector is facing a historic turning point. While traditional materials such as cement and steel cause enormous emissions, low-carbon and carbon-free alternatives are opening up new avenues for…
Investing in depth saves costs and improves carbon footprint
Pistor's geothermal storage system saves the wholesaler 100,000 liters of heating oil per year. This prevents the release of 330 tons of CO2, as much as 200 direct flights from…
Kitchen production relies on environmentally friendly material
Hans Kohler AG and Suter Inox are joining forces. The two companies claim to have developed the most sustainable worktops, sinks and basins for kitchens by using green stainless steel.…