The increasing billion-euro burden for reinsurers
The economic consequences of natural disasters once again reached record levels in 2024. According to Munich Re, total global losses amounted to 320 billion dollars, 140 billion of which were…
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Innovation competition for construction start-ups in the third round
Swissbau and the Basel Startup Academy are once again supporting young companies from the construction and property sector with the third Swissbau Startup Challenge. This time, the focus is on…
AI offers companies opportunities in climate protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers companies tools for climate protection. This is shown in a white paper from swisscleantech. It is based on the experience of companies operating in Switzerland, such…
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New standard at JVA Bostadel
The Bostadel prison in Menzingen is about to be renovated and extended. This project is not only necessary in order to fulfil the structural and operational requirements, but is also…
Digital solution makes building renovations easier for owners
The Zurich Homeowners' Association (HEV) is adding Scandens' digital renovation planning to its advisory services. Based on a digital twin, the Zurich-based start-up offers over 500 combinations for the energy-efficient…
Renewables hold a high share of electricity and heat
The expansion of renewables is progressing slowly. A study by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy shows that Bern, Geneva, Aarau and Zurich are leading the way. 65 energy suppliers…
Research into concrete as a carbon sink
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are planning to capture excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in building materials such as…
Lighthouse Papieri Cham
Papieri in Cham is a beacon for a modern commercial and residential neighbourhood. A successful mix of historical substance and industrial heritage, architecturally high-quality new buildings and carefully designed, green…
Foldable and reusable formwork revolutionises concrete construction
Architecture doctoral student Lotte Scheder-Bieschin has produced a lightweight, foldable and reusable formwork for concrete vaults at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH). This allows up to…
Cooperation for sustainable energy supply in Arlesheim, Münchenstein and Reinach
Primeo Energie is teaming up with uptownBasel to utilise waste heat. The waste heat generated on the Innovation Campus site in Arlesheim is to be used to heat thousands of…
Farewell party planned for the Raben-Bad in Baden
On 25 January, Bagni Popolari invites you to the farewell party for the interim use of the Raven Baths. Afterwards, the Raben pool will be thoroughly renovated. The Raven Co-operative,…
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New energy centre for the Limmat Valley
A team led by Zurich architects Penzel Valier AG will be responsible for the overall concept of Limeco's Limmat Valley Energy Centre. The team's consideration of the environment, economy and…
Sustainable wall elements dehumidify interiors
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a moisture-retaining and climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings. This could replace indoor air conditioning systems in…
Concrete as CO₂ storage
The "Mining the Atmosphere" research initiative shows that excess CO₂ from the atmosphere can be permanently stored in building materials such as concrete. With a storage capacity of up to…
Innovative wind turbine enters test phase
VentoStream is about to start trial operation of its compact, efficient and quiet wind turbines. They combine modern aerodynamics with flow and turbine technology. The beta version of the prototype…
Swiss data ecosystem
The Swiss Data Ecosystem Contact Point has started operations. It helps authorities, companies and organisations to create secure and interoperable data spaces. The aim is to utilise the potential of…
Bio-inspired “Solar Gate” regulates buildings in a climate-neutral way
A research team from the universities of Freiburg and Stuttgart has developed an innovative façade system that adapts automatically to changes in the weather without the need for energy. Inspired…
Property company secures financing for green projects
For the first time, HIAG has placed a green bond to finance sustainable projects. It has a volume of CHF 100 million and a term of 5.25 years. Payment is…