Solar cells that camouflage themselves
A butterfly has given researchers at Fraunhofer ISE the decisive clue. Solar modules that look like brickwork, roof tiles or individually designed façade elements and generate electricity with almost no…
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300 apartments are being made fit – no one has to move out
The "Unteres Bühl" housing estate in Oberwinterthur has been part of the cityscape for decades. Now the AXA Investment Foundation is tackling this major project. Around 300 apartments are being…
Umwelt Arena presents new exhibition on micro-apartments
Die Umwelt Arena Schweiz lädt in eine neue Dauerausstellung über eine Mikrowohnung mit 50 Quadratmetern ein. Eine Musterwohnung zeigt, wie ohne Komfortverlust Platz für eine Familie mit bis zu vier…
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Plane trees cool cities even in extreme heat
Plane trees evaporate water even at over 39 degrees and cool their surroundings. This has been shown in a study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape…
New strategy pays off – more profit and green share of sales increases
Building materials producer Holcim improved its recurring operating profit margin by 90 basis points to 18.3 per cent in the first half of 2025. The construction company's recurring operating profit…
A lack of clarity in legal requirements is holding back the circular economy
The circular economy is still often held back by a lack of clarity regarding the application of existing regulations. This is shown in a report compiled by ecos in Basel…
Innovation project to serve as a starting point for the new construction industry
North America’s first passive house is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The BioHaus on the Waldsee Campus of Concordia Language Villages was built at the time by Stephan Tanner and his…
New care home expands capacity in urban neighborhood
Halter AG has handed over a modern nursing home to Swiss Life in Bern's Wylerquartier. The complex, operated by the general tenant Domicil Bern AG, has 112 modern residential units.…
Digital platform simplifies analysis and development of building constructions
Researchers at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a digital tool for sustainable construction. On the dkon platform, users can check the impact of individual construction decisions on…
Where others park, you soon live
If you're looking for living space in Baden-Dättwil, you'd better look up. Eight modular wooden houses are to be built above a fast food outlet and a supermarket - compact,…
Condensed, networked, liveable
The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST shows: Inner densification creates new living space - and with good planning can also improve the quality of life in cities and…
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270 reasons for Stans
Logis Suisse is building a residential development with around 270 apartments in Untere Spichermatt in Stans. Zurich architects Studio Sintzel and landscape architects Uniola AG are implementing the CHF 141…
Check early, fail low
Developing new products safely and sustainably before damage occurs. This is the aim of the EU's "Safe and Sustainable by Design" concept. Many companies fear that this will mean additional…
Ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of a new residential development in Baden
The symbolic laying of the foundation stone at the Brisgi site in Baden marked the official start of the construction phase. By 2028, around 220 affordable and sustainable homes will…
Smart building becomes a location factor
Smart buildings are no longer just digitally controlled properties, but operational ESG tools. They measure energy consumption in real time, control lighting, climate and shading automatically and provide reliable data…
Smart plant care is making its way into high street shops
The Bern-based Ecotech start-up Boum and the DIY and garden centre chain Hornbach have entered into a partnership. Under the agreement, the Boum Core plant care system will be available…
New open space concept enhances quality of life and biodiversity
The local council has adopted the Spreitenbach Open Space Concept as a binding framework for future development. Through this concept, it aims to strengthen the identity of the neighbourhoods, promote…
Start-up is driving the scaling up of CO2-to-raw-material solutions
DeltaSpark has received 150,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick. The funding is intended to scale up the company’s CO2 capture process and technology and to pave the way for a…