With the renovation of the Mööslistrasse kindergarten and the new construction of the Juch-Areal recycling centre, the city of Zurich is gaining important experience to ensure that circular construction can be implemented on a broad scale in the

The extension and modernisation project for the southern fire station of Schutz & Rettung Zürich (SRZ) is an example of the innovative use of historic buildings and modern requirements for emergency services. The "FUCHS" project skilfully guides the listed fire station into the future. It sets new

A comprehensive meta-study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) analyses the potential and challenges of urban CO2 removal methods. The study shows how cities could make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions through innovative

The newly founded investment company buildify.earth, initiated by Switzerland Innovation Park Central in collaboration with private investors and Zuger Kantonalbank, focuses on promoting start-ups that specialise in the circular economy and CO2 reduction in the construction

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is in favour of continuing the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until the end of 2025. In view of the ongoing successes and the current financial challenges, it is proposing adjustments to the contribution rates and additional

The "Fischermätteli" property project in Burgdorf BE, which was completed in 2023, is once again attracting positive attention. For the first time, a project has been awarded the prestigious Minergie site

The city of Zurich is planning to set an example of climate sustainability with the "Net Zero Pilot Neighbourhood" project in the Binz/Alt-Wiedikon area. With a budget of CHF 7.7 million, a neighbourhood is to be created over the next six years that will actively develop and test new climate

Dormakaba has developed a fire-tested battery backup for automatic doors. It acts as an emergency power supply for locking systems in the event of a power failure. The systems are to go into operation for the first time in four Scandinavian countries in April and

An Open Innovation Challenge is being launched in Dietikon to promote innovative solutions for vertical greening of facades. The event is supported by several local organizations and companies and aims to advance the development of sustainable urban

The business and service center Circle at Zurich Airport continues to grow. With four new tenants, including a co-working space for emerging companies and an SAP Experience Center, the Circle strengthens its position as a versatile economic

Axon Active Holding AG has begun the expansion and renovation of its historic headquarters to transform it into a center for digital

Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) has launched a new service for industrial companies for effective CO₂ emissions management, using Siemens technology. The Sigreen software solution uses real data instead of industrial averages to calculate the CO₂

The cantonal government of Zurich has launched the ‘Growth 2050’ project in order to be specifically prepared for the expected population growth of 450,000 people by 2050 and to develop strategic

The Innovaare Innovation Park, directly adjacent to the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, was officially opened after four years of construction. With an area of 23,000 m², which includes clean rooms, laboratories, precision workshops, offices and conference rooms, this park marks a decisive

The SV Group is setting up a restaurant with 300 seats and a terrace in the Konnex building complex in the center of Baden, covering an area of 1,000 square meters. Additionally, SV offers event catering

Vienna is the first major city to use the construction software from smino. The digital tool has also gained a foothold in several German cities. It aims to save resources, time, and money in urban

In Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Maaglive is a pioneering neighbourhood that meets the needs of its residents and the city thanks to sustainable construction projects and flexible spatial design. The project sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness and quality of

The Papierwerd area in Zurich, characterized by the Globus temporary structure since the 1960s, is set for a comprehensive transformation. The city council's decision on September 20, 2023, has set forward-looking milestones for the

A new era begins for the Jelmoli department store in Zurich at the end of 2024. Extensive renovation work will modernize the historic building to create high-quality retail and office spaces, meeting the current needs of the

ImmoMedia by Arun Banovi celebrated the 100th immoTable at the Ambassador House, an event that highlighted significant topics in the real estate industry, such as sustainability, technology integration, and the shortage of skilled workers. The occasion also served to introduce a new job platform

The Stadion St. Jakob cooperative informs about its financial situation. The stadium, opened in 2001 and home to FC Basel, is in urgent need of renovation. The necessary funds are to be raised by the stadium cooperative through equity, debt, sponsorship, and

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich want to include social factors in the site selection for renewable energy. Until now, technical and economic factors have been

Following an extensive development phase, today's ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of construction for the high-quality and sustainable Aarerain residential estate in Ittigen-Worblaufen. Handover to the investor is expected to take place at the end of

The Herzogenmühle health centre in Schwamendingen, an established retirement home, is about to undergo an extensive renovation and refurbishment project. Between July 2024 and summer 2025, around CHF 5.9 million will be invested to adapt the centre to current operational requirements and the needs

Today's ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of the redevelopment of the "Müllerbräu-Areal". A modern, permeable neighbourhood will be created in a prime location in the heart of Baden by 2027. Under the motto "brew - live - enjoy", retail and office space as well as 136 flats are being

Nüssli, together with its partners, presented the Kuwait country pavilion for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. As the general contractor, the internationally active temporary builder from Thurgau is responsible for the pavilion of the Arab country for the second time since

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) have conducted a project on the use of straw and hemp for thermal insulation. The results show a significantly lower CO2 emission during the production of these insulating

The demolition of the old tennis hall in Schlieren's Rietpark neighbourhood has been completed, paving the way for the construction of the Lymhof. The start-up Yasai wanted to run a vertical farm in the hall, but has pulled

The Bühler Group's new Grain Technology Centre will be completed shortly. It is scheduled to go into operation in October 2024. It is intended as a multi-purpose centre for trials with new

The construction of a new school on the site of the former barracks of Les Vernets marks a significant step in the transformation of this neighbourhood. The project, which is part of the PAV project, aims to create almost 1,500 homes and build high-quality public facilities to promote social