Tag: Wohnkonzepte

  • Construction and Housing Fair in Wettingen attracts considerable interest

    Construction and Housing Fair in Wettingen attracts considerable interest

    From 16 to 19 April, Tägi Wettingen will host the region’s largest construction and housing exhibition, the Bauen Wohnen fair, for the 19th time. All signs point to success for this year’s edition, as Tägi explains in a press release. All exhibition spaces are sold out, and visitor numbers are expected to exceed last year’s figure, when 14,000 people attended the fair.

    “The fact that the exhibition space is sold out shows that there is a high level of interest in the fair and in the Tägi venue,” says Pascal Schelbert, deputy managing director and head of operations at Tägi. “For us, this is a wonderful confirmation that our infrastructure and flexibility are winning people over. At the same time, it is an incentive to continue developing even recurring events year on year.”

    During the event, visitors can look forward to specialist presentations, panel discussions and themed forums featuring experts. By offering insights into current building trends and sustainable housing concepts, the fair aims to provide inspiration as well as serve as a concrete basis for decision-making regarding construction and housing projects. According to a statement from Tägi, the timing of the fair is ideal, as it traditionally marks the start of the spring season – a time when a particularly large number of construction and renovation projects are planned or launched.

    The organisation of the fair is also seen as a clear example of the Tägi’s multifunctionality. The leisure, sports and events centre can utilise a wide variety of spaces simultaneously – from large halls for exhibitions to smaller rooms for specialist talks, explains Pascal Schelbert.

  • Potential and challenges of new living concepts

    Potential and challenges of new living concepts

    The focus is on self-built residential units, which are often built in large halls and are shared by groups or individuals. Residents attach importance to sustainable and individualised living, foregoing excessive private space and sharing communal areas instead.

    The projects analysed in Zurich and Bern show that these types of housing use significantly less living space per person than the Swiss average. The high degree of flexibility in the interior design allows for individual customisation, but also entails high time and financial costs.

    Legal framework and challenges
    Clear but flexible framework conditions and supportive guidance from property developers and authorities are crucial for the successful implementation of these concepts. Building law hurdles and financing issues in particular require customised solutions to make such projects economically viable.

    Innovative niche solutions with potential
    Although these forms of communal living currently represent a niche, they offer exciting approaches for a more sustainable and diversified use of living space. However, their long-term potential for the affordable housing market remains to be seen.

    The study was conducted by the OST and FHNW universities of applied sciences in collaboration with the BWO, the Solidarity Fund Foundation, the Migros Culture Percentage and other partners. It is part of the research focus areas “Affordable housing” and “Adapting the housing stock to changing needs”.

  • Record figures and creative impetus for the property sector

    Record figures and creative impetus for the property sector

    The 13th edition of the Swiss real estate trade fair for investors, which took place on 15 and 16 January 2025 in Hall 622 in Zurich Oerlikon, exceeded all expectations. With a record attendance of 5,167 trade visitors and 154 exhibitors, IMMO25 confirmed its leading role as the most important trade fair for the property and finance sector in Switzerland.

    Focus on forward-looking topics
    The trade fair offered a wide range of specialist topics along the entire value chain of the property industry. The focus was on current challenges and trends such as

    • The future of construction: innovative building concepts and sustainable architecture
    • The tenant of tomorrow: New demands and changing living concepts
    • Falling interest rates: effects on the property market and investment strategies
    • Sustainability: energy-efficient buildings and climate-friendly developments

    The motto “Growth through creativity” was reflected in the numerous innovative solutions that were presented and discussed at the trade fair.

    First-hand expert knowledge
    A highlight of the event was the IMMO Forum, which offered expertise and inspiration over two days with 35 panel discussions and 150 renowned experts. The debates were not only followed by trade fair visitors, but also by over 1,900 online viewers who followed the forum live.

    Review and outlook
    The organisers MV Invest and Swiss Circle were delighted with the great success of the trade fair and thanked all exhibitors, visitors, speakers and partners for their support. IMMO25 has once again proven that it is a leading platform for the property industry, providing impetus and promoting exchange between investors, developers and experts.

    The next edition of IMMO26 will take place for the first time on 14 and 15 January 2026 in Hall 550 in Zurich Oerlikon.