Timber construction as the key to CO2 reduction in the construction sector
TIMBERHAUS is the start of an EU-funded research project aimed at advancing timber construction in Europe. Over the course of four years, innovative technologies will be developed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector and use wood more
New quarter combines living and working
Ina Invest is planning to transform the Bredella West site in Pratteln into a mixed-use district with green living and working spaces. Following the approval of the local population, the district, which is located directly next to the train station, is to be designed in a sustainable and connected
New indoor swimming pool for theKSS approved
With an overwhelming majority of 77.5 per cent, the Schaffhausen electorate has approved the construction of the new indoor swimming pool on the KSS site. This CHF 80 million project marks the beginning of a new era for the KSS leisure centre, which will further increase the attractiveness of the
The Steig school complex is extended and modernised
The Steig school complex in Schaffhausen is about to undergo extensive renovation and expansion, for which an investment credit of CHF 21.7 million has been proposed. The local population has already given the green light for this ambitious project.
Forward-looking settlement development strategy for Hofen
The settlement development strategy for Hofen marks the beginning of a comprehensive local planning revision in the municipality of Thayngen. As a pilot project, it serves the future-oriented utilisation and further development of existing structures. Through in-depth analysis and innovative
“Vision 2040 “AROVA HALLEN in Flurlingen
According to the target vision, the AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is to become a modern and lively neighbourhood by 2040, in which working and living are harmoniously combined. With 250 planned flats and the preservation of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable
“Smetterling”: a co-operative project by HGW for the Alpenblick site
With the "Smetterling" project, the Heimstätten-Genossenschaft Winterthur (HGW) is realising a cooperative housing project in the Alpenblick area. The project strengthens the Niklausen neighbourhood and focuses on communal spaces, sustainable construction and harmonious urban integration. The
Owner-occupied homes remain very popular
Four out of ten people in Switzerland would like to buy a property. When buying their first home, there is usually a problem with the financing, while there is a lack of suitable properties for second purchases. These are the findings of a study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug at Lucerne
Sustainable power generation for the canton of Aargau
New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat
Advanced elevator solutions speed up the construction process
A 47-storey high-rise building is being built in Vienna's Donaustadt district as part of the VIENNA TWENTYTWO project. KONE JumpLifts are being used to make the construction process more efficient. After completion, modern elevator solutions will be
District heating network in Lachen successfully expanded
Energie Ausserschwyz AG has completed the expansion of the district heating network in Lachen. With a length of over 26 kilometers, the network will supply around 40 customers with sustainable heat from the wood-fired power plant in Galgenen from
Optimism among Swiss estate agents for 2025
The members of the Swiss Chamber of Real Estate Agents (SMK) are cautiously optimistic about the year 2025. 57 per cent of all members in a recent survey expect the property market to move sideways, while 38 per cent even expect the market to expand. Despite the positive mood, the sector remains
Future-proof location for business and innovation
Silvia Thalmann-Gut has been the mayor of the Canton of Zug since 2023 and heads the Department of Economic Affairs, which comprises ten offices in the areas of business, education and social insurance. The canton of Zug remains an attractive location for companies and a highly qualified workforce,