KohlenKraft, a young company from the Technopark Winterthur, develops climate-positive building materials. Its innovative products help to reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to the circular economy. CEO Charles Gerike-Roberts and CTO Moritz Keller have already received several awards for their

The city of Zurich has approved the expansion of renewable energies with a framework credit of CHF 300 million. Investments are planned in hydropower, alpine photovoltaics and wind power, including abroad. This is intended to ensure the competitiveness of the energy supplier

The city of Winterthur has decided to modernize its waste incineration plant. New technologies are to be used to increase efficiency, utilize waste heat and reduce emissions. A total investment of 293 million Swiss francs is

Cities and municipalities are working towards the goal of climate neutrality with the Energy City label. Certification and strategies are increasingly being adapted to the net-zero target in order to promote sustainable energy policies. There is a particular focus on supporting smaller

Researchers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are using virtual reality for participatory design processes. Their innovative tool is being trialled in the Gestalte Zürich

IFAT India is the leading exhibition in India specialising in water and wastewater management, waste management and recycling. It takes place annually in Mumbai and is part of the IFAT Worldwide Cluster, which is based on the renowned "IFAT" trade fair for environmental technologies in Munich.

Engineers in the USA have developed 3D-printed glass building blocks made from recycled glass bottles. These stable building blocks could replace concrete as a building material and revolutionise the construction industry.

The ETH spin-off Synhelion has opened the first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels. With the help of an innovative high-temperature heat storage system, solar energy is used to produce climate-neutral fuels around the clock. This ground-breaking development could change the energy

A new cement material, inspired by the structure of human bones, could change the construction industry forever. It offers up to six times more resistance than conventional cement and opens up completely new possibilities for future-orientated construction

FlexBase is planning to build a new technology centre in Laufenburg. This will also include the world's largest battery storage facility of its kind. The ERNE Group has been secured as general contractor for the

Boum, a spin-off from the University of Bern, has launched its smart plant care system for indoor use. The system enables the autonomous care of plants in living spaces and offices and is controlled via an

Empa and EPFL will work together in future to develop robotics for sustainability and environmental monitoring. A drone aviary at NEST offers an ideal test environment in which innovative technologies can be tested under realistic

After a seven-year break, ineltec, Switzerland's leading electrical trade fair, returned with a new location and a modern concept. With over 162 exhibitors and more than 6,800 trade visitors, the trade fair proved to be a forward-looking meeting place for innovations in the fields of smart

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) uses a so-called shaker to simulate the vibrations of earthquakes on structural models. This should lead to greater safety in buildings. The experiment will be presented at the open day on 14

With the construction of the MANAL pavilion in Horw LU, ERNE and Oxara want to prove the feasibility of CO2-reduced construction with clay. The construction company from Laufenburg is using Oxabrick technology products from Oxara for this

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund supports workshops on the circular economy organised by Roto Re-Use. Trinovent is also receiving CHF 20,000 for the further development of a heat pump with ice

Axpo is testing the conditions for the construction of a wind farm with up to six wind turbines on the Flumserberg. In this context, the energy company will collect wind and bat data over the course of a year. A 120 metre high wind measuring mast will be erected for this

Representatives of the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau and Zurich have made the case for wind energy as part of the future energy supply at a media conference. The cantons want to work together to promote the expansion of wind

The Urdorf municipal council presented the key points of the 2030 real estate strategy on August 29. The strategy covers renovations and new builds at ten locations and aims to create long-term planning security for the

WWZ from Zug is expanding the district heating pipeline in the Ennetsee region. In future, the pipeline will use waste heat from the Perlen waste incineration plant to supply the region with environmentally friendly heat. Construction should be completed by fall

A new study by the WSL shows that Swiss cities, with over 1,300 tree species, have a higher species diversity than the surrounding forests. However, this diversity carries the risk of the introduction of invasive forest pests, which requires increased controls in urban

The Fischermätteli residential project in Burgdorf was the first entire site to be certified to Minergie standards. The project is characterized by sustainable timber construction, low energy consumption and maximum self-sufficiency with renewable

Multi-storey timber buildings are becoming increasingly important in Switzerland. To ensure that these structures can withstand the challenges posed by wind and earthquakes, Empa researchers are conducting practical experiments with a two-tonne shaker. The aim is to measure the stiffness and

Stadtwerke Gossau now has a battery storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts. It was supplied, installed and commissioned by Axpo. The large storage system is designed to compensate for fluctuations in demand and power peaks. Island operation is also

Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich (GVZ) is launching a pilot project with alternative fuel. Five fire brigades are to refuel their vehicles with hydrogenated vegetable oil. The biofuel is produced from used cooking oils and

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has analysed the potential for greenery and solar panels on building facades. According to the corresponding study and statements by researcher Silvia Domingo, the two can be combined well. The reservations of building owners are also taken

TecLab invites you to a network meeting about the sponge city concept on October 28. Experts will talk about how the concept can be implemented in practice and the challenges

The STEP2 module in the NEST research and innovation building at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform for testing innovative, resource-saving construction technologies, including a 3D-printed concrete staircase and a sound-insulating filigree

Timber Finance is introducing a new instrument that enables building owners and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the process will soon start in Switzerland with around 20 timber construction

In Haute-Sorne, a borehole was successfully completed at a depth of 4000 meters as part of a pilot project for deep geothermal energy. The data obtained is intended to promote the use of geothermal energy for electricity and heat