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  • Ticino economic area between energy, housing and investment

    Ticino economic area between energy, housing and investment

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    At the 108th immoTable Ticino in Savosa, representatives from the real estate industry, energy, planning and investment discussed the future of the Ticino economic region. The focus was not only on individual projects, but also on the fundamental question of how Ticino can continue to develop as a modern business and real estate location.

    The discussion made it clear that Ticino today is much more than just a vacation and second-home region. A high quality of life, strategic location and exciting development potential meet challenges in terms of processes, living space, mobility and regional cooperation.

    Roberto Fantoni from Volta RE showed how much the energy market has changed. While the feed-in tariff for photovoltaic electricity has fallen massively in recent years, new models for property owners, municipalities and site developments are emerging in the form of energy communities, virtual associations and local electricity communities. The new CLE models from 2026 in particular could have a lasting impact on the real estate market. At the same time, it became clear that owners and administrations are increasingly looking for solutions that reduce energy costs, improve the energy efficiency of buildings and simplify investments.

    Monique Bosco-von Allmen from CASSI focused on the issue of housing. She made it clear that Ticino is lagging far behind the rest of Switzerland in terms of non-profit housing construction and that the discussion about affordable housing, demographic change and sustainable forms of housing is becoming increasingly important. The topics discussed included gentrification, rising rental costs, the low proportion of non-profit housing and the question of how politicians, municipalities and private stakeholders can work together to promote new housing models. At the same time, it was emphasized that housing is much more than just a roof over one’s head, but is closely linked to social balance, intergenerational dialogue and quality of life.

    Manuel Gamper from Leading Investors presented Ticino from the perspective of national and international investors. Ticino remains attractive, but finds itself in a more demanding market environment that requires significantly more professionalism, data competence and strategic thinking. Particularly important are predictability, speed, larger volumes and a professional ecosystem along the entire real estate value chain. At the same time, it became clear that Ticino, despite its limited market size, has interesting returns and considerable development potential if projects are of high quality, flexible and long-term.

    The future of the Ticino economic region will not be decided by individual construction projects or investments alone, but by cooperation, quality, innovation and the ability to think about economic development, energy, mobility and housing together.

    The next immoTable will take place on June 18, 2026 at the StartUp Space in Schlieren.

  • Norman Gobbi points to sustainability in Ticino

    Norman Gobbi points to sustainability in Ticino

    Mr. Gobbi, you have recently been in charge of construction in Canton Ticino. What are your first priorities in this area?
    “In my new role as head of the Construction Division, which I have held since September 1, the priority is to initiate contacts with all the main players in the construction sector in Ticino, in order to understand their view of the current situation and prospects-short, medium and long term.”

    How do you intend to make spatial planning in Ticino more sustainable, particularly in the delicate balance between densification and landscape protection?
    “The canton of Ticino has a very different geographic conformation than the highland cantons. Everything is concentrated in the few square meters of the valley floors, which were already heavily anthropized during the 20th century: this makes it very difficult to reconcile all the functions that the territory has to perform, while ensuring the highest possible degree of sustainability and quality of life. The key lies in forward-looking planning, as well as the patience to remedy, step by step, the mistakes inherited from the past.”

    What role does climate change play in your building policy? Are there concrete plans for climate-resilient building in the canton?
    “Ticino stretches from 200 to over 3,000 meters above sea level and is therefore particularly exposed to the effects of climate change. The State Council is aware of this and has included mitigation of these phenomena among the goals of its long-term program.”

    What is your position on promoting the use of wood and modular construction in public building?
    “More than 50 percent of our canton’s land area is covered by forests. So our interest in promoting the use of this abundant and high-quality resource is obvious. The state is there and will play its part in this area: I also expect creative impulses from our Academy of Architecture and, of course, increasing sensitivity from the private sector.”

    Housing space in Ticino is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. What strategies will you adopt to create affordable housing?
    “Our constitution entrusts the management of these issues, first and foremost, to the municipalities: I consider this a wise choice, since local authorities have an in-depth knowledge of what is happening on the territory and can therefore react promptly to changes in the housing context. That said, the canton is following the issue very closely and is ready to take regulatory action where it is appropriate to do so.”

    How will it work with municipalities to ensure consistent and uniform spatial planning?
    “The new Federal Law has completely changed the paradigm, and Ticino has incorporated it into its Master Plan: it is clear that-for the reasons related to the conformation of the territory I mentioned-the issue of densification is particularly delicate for our canton. The implementation of this strategy will require a broad debate both among institutions and within society as a whole.”

    In German and French-speaking Switzerland, economic promotions are very active. How much energy does the canton and individual districts, respectively, economic regions invest in positioning, and what are they doing concretely?
    “Ticino is constantly working to position itself as a dynamic region that is open to innovation. We are just under two hours from the economic hubs of Zurich and Milan, and in the future we can aspire to accommodate realities that want to remain connected to the dynamism of these metropolises without necessarily having to suffer the disadvantages in terms of quality of life.”

    What lessons do you draw from your time as safety director for your new role in the construction industry?
    “Attention to safety is a ‘mindset,’ and it helps in all situations in life-especially in professions where people risk serious or even fatal injuries. So it will be a priority for me to strengthen awareness on these issues and try to strive for a construction industry where people can work without ever having to fear for their safety.”

    How do you manage the transition from a heavily safety-focused area to a more technical one?
    “Our militia system encourages us to be ‘enlightened amateurs,’ avoiding overspecialization and maintaining an awareness that the work of the state is not made up of watertight compartments, but of interconnected organs that must work in constant dialogue.”

    Do you see your new role as a long-term task or rather as a temporary solution until the end of the legislature in 2027?
    “As I have said many times, land management is my great passion after institutions.”

  • Edilgroup #unitipercostruire

    Edilgroup #unitipercostruire

    Tradition and innovation are the two basic concepts of the project that led to the founding of Edilgroup, the most important retailer for building products and materials in Ticino. With eight operational offices, a commercial and administrative headquarters distributed throughout the canton and around eighty employees, the new player in the regional construction scene is recognized as a competent and reliable partner of architects, companies and craftsmen in the industry.

    Most impressive, however, is the 230 years of experience on construction sites, which the three companies from which the Edilgroup emerged brought with them as dowries: Ghielmimport SA, Taiana SA and Wullschleger SA. Until a few months ago, competitors decided with foresight and realism to contribute with the best know-how to the success of an unprecedented entrepreneurial initiative in order to meet the challenges of a competitive and demanding market in the market which there will be opportunities to be seized.

    Between tradition and innovation
    Innovative, of course, but how? The warehouses are set up to ensure the necessary visibility of the products. Customers can rely on professional advice. An important contribution is also expected from the marketing office, whose strategies include the use of the most important modern communication tools.

    “We have defined new goals between ecological sustainability and technological innovation and integrated digital, financial and planning tools. It’s not just about competitiveness – says Oliviero Milani, CEO of Edilgroup – but also about diversifying the offer, expanding skills and specializing in offering excellent solutions in order to find the balance between quality and price. The person is at the center of our thoughts and actions, because only with strong, competent human capital can it be shown that we believe in the values that identify us and that we can really achieve our goals. Our motto #unitipercostruire not only represents the union of three historical companies in the cantonal panorama, but above all means to bundle forces and work together with customers and suppliers in order to offer the best professional advice, excellent service and innovative quality solutions. “. ■

  • deltaVERDE

    deltaVERDE

    premise
    deltaZERO is “a group of designers from the fields of architecture and urban planning who want to build buildings and cities for the man of the 21st century”. The group is a leader in the planning of zero-emission buildings in Switzerland and has developed a number of self-advertised prototype buildings to directly test the systems proposed in the studio's projects.

    In 2008 the deltaZERO building in Paradiso proposed a new standard for low-energy buildings of the future, which is characterized by flexibility and transparency. This was followed by deltaROSSO, a prototype building, a rental building for mixed residential and administrative purposes, which was awarded the special prize of the Swiss Solar Agency in 2019 for the best multi-family house with positive energy

    Now the "test bench" is represented by the DeltaVERDE complex, in which the properties already proposed in the previous prototypes are further developed.

    properties
    The complex with 5,000 m2 and 86 parking spaces is characterized by two habitable volumes that stand on a base that serves as a garage, storage and technical room.

    The property, which belongs to the shareholders of deltaZERO, benefits from a building permit that has grown in the judgment.

    In accordance with the DeltaZERO philosophy, the building was developed in such a way that it has the following features:
    – Respect for the environment, therefore no higher emissions into the atmosphere and energy production than consumption
    – higher than consumption
    – Maximum flexibility thanks to a modular design concept with the resulting possibility of changing the destination and partitions according to market requirements; Thanks to the removable radiant floor with deltaZERO concepts, transformation is easy at any time
    -high living comfort with ventilation
    continuous, large hot and cold radiation surfaces with consequently reduced temperature delta in the distribution
    ne, filtered and ionized air, home automation

    location
    Chiasso is a town a few kilometers from the Lugano and Como lakes and close to its numerous tourist attractions. It is the ideal place for those who want to live in peace and at the same time want to be connected to local and international transport and service networks.

    deltaVERDE is located in Via Sottopenz, only a few steps away from the historic center and in the middle of the green of the Penz hill park with its shady and relaxing paths that offer opportunities for relaxation in nature.

    The location is strategic from a logistical point of view: in a few minutes on foot you can reach the train station, the central square of the municipality and all services. The location therefore meets the requirements of a young clientele who want a life without constant use of the car, even when the motorway is nearby.

    innovation
    Integration of energy saving and energy generation technologies.

    Implementation of new concepts aimed at ensuring the flexibility of the destination and the use of the spaces according to the constantly changing needs of the contemporary user.

    The most modern technological systems contain no emissions and no consumption, maximum flexibility and high comfort and consequently guarantee the stability of the commercial value of the property in the long term.

    Positive energy
    deltaVERDE produces more energy than it consumes thanks to:
    -A construction that pays attention to mass and optimal thermal insulation
    – energy generation with two reversible heat pumps
    – Solar collectors and photovoltaic modules integrated into the building envelope

    Comfort
    – optimal lighting guaranteed by large windows
    – clean air thanks to ventilation
    Continuation with air filtration and ionization
    – Summer cooling and dehumidification
    – thermal activation of the roof mass
    – Home automation and the ability to quickly adapt the electrical system to the needs of the user thanks to the removable raised floor

    flexibility
    Choosing a construction system that makes it possible to divide the spaces according to the needs of the user and adapt them to the needs of residence and work in constant transformation throughout the life cycle of the building.

    The rooms can therefore accommodate apartments, offices or mixed solutions and can easily be modified; Each floor can be divided into a flexible number of units as required.

    Low costs
    Despite the exceptional properties of the building in terms of technology, comfort and materials used, we intend to bring to the market, through a linear and modular project, residential and / or administrative spaces of the highest quality in a building with positive energy, the cost of which is the average local market correspond . This design philosophy leads to a long-term preservation of the value of the building, despite the climate change and the changes in user needs, which are characteristic of our society in a rapid and constant transformation. ■

  • Bellinzona gets innovative quarters

    Bellinzona gets innovative quarters

    In Bellinzona, a new model district will be built right in the center. From the five proposals submitted, a jury of experts from the city has now decided on the Porta del Ticino (Gateway to Ticino) project. It pays a lot of attention to the topics of sustainability, intergenerationality and slow mobility. In particular, an innovation park is planned there, writes the city in a media release .

    In addition, living space for 2500 people is planned, writes the Ticino newspaper “La Regione”. The urban development project described by the city in its communication as "epochal" and "profound" has now been presented to the public by the partners Bellinzona, SBB and Canton Ticino. All designs are on display in Piazza del Sole until November 7th.

    The project convinced with "its courageous urban development and landscape design approach to leave the central area of the area undeveloped in order to provide the entire population with free green space and to open up the new district as a natural and attractive addition to the city", it says on the part of the city.

    The 120,000 square meter area that is intended for the new quarter is currently still occupied by the historic SBB workshops. Once they have been relocated, they will start operating in Arbedo-Castione in 2026. Then the realization of the model quarter should be tackled. The vision for this should become reality in 20 years at the earliest, reports the online newspaper ticinonews.ch. Further development steps are planned in 30 and 40 years.

    As a video of the development project published on YouTube shows, the district is to be built around the 101-year-old so-called cathedral, the listed heart of the SBB workshops. 500 old and new locomotives are serviced there every year to this day. It is considered to be one of the most important industrial buildings in Ticino.

    This urban development project was developed by a team made up of sa_partners from Zurich, TAM associati from Venice and the Milanese landscape architect Franco Giorgetta.

    Susanne Zenker, member of the management board of SSB Immobilien , reminded “La Regione” that the workshops were “always closed to the outside”. In the future, however, this area will “open up to its population and become an attractive space. With regard to the rapprochement between private and public actors, which is particularly targeted in the technological area, the new area will be “a calling card for the Bellinzona of the future”.