Future-oriented urban development in Bern
The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide…
The visionary Wankdorfcity 3 project is taking shape in Bern, creating new residential and living space. The building permit granted lays the foundation for a lively neighbourhood that will provide…
Four Swiss cleantech start-ups successfully took part in the Swiss-South African Cleantech Challenge and presented impressive solutions. Subasol in particular stood out and secured first place in the pitch competition…
The Real Estate Awards ceremony will take place at Trafo Baden on October 24, 2024. With a new concept, fresh categories and a modern focus, the award has been comprehensively…
A new CO2 removal product, launched by Energie 360°, which helps companies and individuals to offset their unavoidable emissions and permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is done entirely…
End of September 2024, the building authorities conference took place in Walzenhausen, focusing on the topic of "Diverse habitats in settlements". Around 50 representatives from municipal authorities, building authorities and…
The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) is supporting the further development of electromobility in Switzerland by expanding fast-charging stations along the national roads. Five companies have been awarded the contract for…
The energy company Eaton and the agrivoltaics specialist Insolight have agreed on extensive cooperation. Eaton's energy management system is intended to optimise the power supply on farms.
Sublime Systems is also able to build its first commercial production plant for low-CO2 cement in the US state of Massachusetts with the help of an investment from Holcim. The…
Axpo's subsidiary Urbasolar has commissioned the largest rooftop solar installation in France. With a capacity of 12.8 megawatts, the installation supports the energy transition and showcases Axpo's expertise in expanding…
KohlenKraft, a young company from Technopark Winterthur, develops climate-positive building materials. Its innovative products contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and advancing the circular economy. CEO Charles Gerike-Roberts and CTO Moritz…
The city of Zurich has approved a 300 million Swiss franc framework credit to expand renewable energy. Investments are planned in hydropower, alpine photovoltaics, and wind energy, including abroad. This…
The city of Winterthur has decided to modernize its waste incineration plant. With new technologies, efficiency will be increased, waste heat will be used, and emissions will be reduced. A…
Cities and municipalities are working towards climate neutrality with the Energiestadt label. Certification and strategies are increasingly aligned with the net-zero goal to promote sustainable energy policies. Special attention is…
Researchers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are using virtual reality for participatory design processes. Their innovative tool is being…
IFAT India is the leading exhibition in India specialising in water and wastewater management, waste management and recycling. It takes place annually in Mumbai and is part of the IFAT…
Engineers in the USA have developed 3D-printed glass building blocks made from recycled glass bottles. These stable building blocks could replace concrete as a building material and revolutionise the construction…
The ETH spin-off Synhelion has opened the first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels. With the help of an innovative high-temperature heat storage system, solar energy is used…
A new cement material, inspired by the structure of human bones, could change the construction industry forever. It offers up to six times more resistance than conventional cement and opens…