How nonsensical regulations are slowing down residential construction
The housing shortage in Swiss cities is worsening, and lengthy building permit procedures and a large number of unnecessary building regulations are contributing significantly to this. Experts from the construction and property industry are sounding the alarm and urgently calling for reforms to
Planned skyscraper to be 190 metres high
In Milwaukee, USA, a timber skyscraper with a height of 190 metres and 55 storeys is to be built. The project is considered a milestone for sustainable architecture and shows that wood can also play a key role as a building material in high-rise construction. With an investment volume of 700
Starting signal for the “FORUM UZH”
With the start of construction of the "FORUM UZH", the University of Zurich is marking a milestone in the further development of Zurich as a university location. The innovative new building will provide urgently needed space for teaching and research from 2030 and expand the university
Striking building for Bern
An important milestone has been reached in the "Future Kunstmuseum Bern" construction project: the architectural firm Schmidlin Architekten (Zurich and Engadin) has won the international competition for the renovation and extension of the Kunstmuseum Bern. Their winning project, "Eiger", envisages
New plans for technology centre in Laufenburg
The FlexBase Group is withdrawing its request for a preliminary decision on the construction of a new technology centre in Laufenburg. In order not to jeopardise the start of construction, an updated planning application respects the maximum height. However, FlexBase is demanding a
Largest 3D-printed housing estate being built in Texas
The largest 3D-printed housing estate in the world is currently being built in Georgetown, Texas. With 100 houses, this innovative project is setting new standards in the construction industry. The use of state-of-the-art 3D printing technology not only promises efficiency and resilience, but also
Successful expansion of the “co-operate” research campus in Dübendorf
Empa and Eawag have modernised their research campus in Dübendorf with the completion of three new buildings. The extension, known as "co-operate", provides space for innovative research and strengthens collaboration between the institutes.
Start of construction for the extension and renovation of Hofwil High School
On 15 July 2024, construction work began on the new school building and the triple sports hall at Hofwil High School in Münchenbuchsee. The new buildings are intended to solve the current space problems and provide room for up to 600 pupils. Completion is planned for summer 2026, while the
Winning project for high-rise building near Regensbergbrücke in Zurich
SBB has announced the winning project for a 40 metre high office building near the Regensberg Bridge in Zurich Oerlikon. The project by "Team Esch Sintzel" impressed with its innovative use of the shape of the site and high energy
New home for senior citizens Greencity 2026
In autumn 2026, the sustainable Greencity district in Zurich South will be completed with the development on construction site B6. This innovative project, developed by Losinger Marazzi AG, comprises 179 age-appropriate flats and represents a significant step forward in urban housing
Baden Cantonal Hospital focusses on local companies and sustainability
The Baden Cantonal Hospital (KSB) has finalised the construction contracts. The new building, which costs CHF 580 million, generates a high level of local added value. 97 per cent of the companies come from Switzerland, mostly from the cantons of Aargau and
Pictet de Rochemont Campus
Private bank Pictet is investing hundreds of millions of francs in its new head office in Geneva, as part of the major Praille-Acacias-Vernets urban development project. The Geneva architectural firm Designlab-architecture has been chosen to design the new building, which at 90 metres will
Green Village Geneva: a model of sustainable urban development
At the heart of Geneva's international community, the Green Village is a forward-looking project that promotes sustainable ways of living and working. This innovative concept includes residential buildings, offices, a hotel and a conference centre, all integrated into a green and technologically
New building at headquarters in Weggis officially opened
Thermoplan has inaugurated its new building at the company headquarters in Weggis. The global manufacturer of fully automatic coffee machines celebrated the opening with almost 5,000 visitors. Over 500 Thermoplan employees work at the headquarters in
Federal Council imposes limits on buildings outside building zones
The federal government wants to stabilise development outside of building zones with a partial revision of the Spatial Planning Act. The Federal Council has submitted a draft for consultation. The draft will allow new buildings up to a maximum of 1 per cent of the 2023
Winning project for the first new building on the Werkstadt site in Zurich
The SBB has announced the winning project for the first new construction on the Werkstadt site in Zurich Altstetten. The project "GLEIS X" by Leuthard AG Baumanagement and Gigon/Guyer Architekten AG focuses on circular construction and integrates used building components from the SBB material