First Swiss Hydrogen Congress
The first Swiss Hydrogen Congress took place in Yverdon-les-Bains on 28 March. Participants from the worlds of science, business and politics came together to examine the topic from various angles. The event was a success and was organised in cooperation with Planair, CleanTech Alps and the Western
Revolution in descaling technology
A polymer hydrogel developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Berkeley promises to effectively combat a long-term problem in households and industries - limescale build-up. This innovation could improve energy efficiency and significantly reduce the environmental impact of power
Shaping Zurich’s future: First location day sets new accents
The Canton of Zurich organised the "Location Day" for the first time to discuss the further development of Zurich as a business location in cooperation with representatives from business and science. The aim of this initiative was to develop concrete strategies for the sustainable promotion of the
Limmattal should actively shape its urbanisation
The Limmat Valley should actively shape its urbanisation. Urbanist Thomas Sevcik presented strategic ideas at the general meeting of Limmatstadt AG. Among other things, he proposes so-called neo-areas, the settlement of a university and modern forms of
Holcim creates 1.5 degree frames for cement industry
Holcim hat mit Fachleuten aus Wissenschaft, Zivilgesellschaft und Industrie einen Rahmen zur Dekarbonisierung der Zementindustrie entwickelt. Daran hat das Unternehmen seine eigenen Klimaziele bis 2030 neu ausgerichtet und zur wissenschaftlichen Validierung
"Zurich should become even stronger as an innovation location"
Fabian Streiff has been Head of Location Promotion in the Office for Economics and Labor of the Canton of Zurich since the beginning of 2021. In an interview with Immo! Nvest, he shows how he sets the priorities for a continued strong business location Zurich and why the demand for those areas that
Canton of Zurich – on the pulse of the action
The canton of Zurich offers good framework conditions for companies and the population. The location promotion supports resident companies, cultivates economic external relations, promotes the innovative capacity of the location by networking the actors in future-oriented branches of the economy
The ground floor is used correctly
Das Umnutzen leerstehender Erdgeschosse ist in der Stadtentwicklung – aktuell noch einmal verstärkt durch corona-bedingte Geschäftsaufgaben – ein grosses Thema. Wie lassen sich alte Retailflächen in Orts- und Stadtzentren reaktivieren? Sind vielleicht Coworking-Konzepte das Allheilmittel?
Smart cities work together
Sieben Schweizer Städte haben eine gemeinsame Initiative gestartet. Durch „Smart Inter-City – unser gemeinsamer Weg in die Zukunft“ wollen sie die Weichen für eine gemeinsame Entwicklung als sogenannte Smart City stellen. Die Kooperation soll im Rahmen der nächsten Landesausstellung