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When is a house climate-friendly? How do you save energy? Discover interesting facts and valuable tips on climate-friendly housing, construction and renovation.

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Climate-friendly housing

What kind of energy-saving measures make sense – and when?

27.04.2023 3 minutes
In the case of older properties, the need for a refresh or a major renovation becomes unavoidable as the years pass. Find out when and why climate-friendly investment makes sense.
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Climate-friendly housing

From GEAK to Minergie: 5 labels for climate-friendly renovation

20.12.2022 5 minutes
What makes a building project sustainable? There are various labels and standards which define this. Find out more about the 5 main sustainability labels in Switzerland.
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Climate-friendly housing

How the circular economy is revolutionizing construction

17.08.2022 6 minutes
In an interview, Dr. Peter Richner, Deputy CEO of Empa, discusses the trend of circular construction and explains how the concept of the circular economy is revolutionizing the construction industry.
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Climate-friendly housing

Can home insulation save energy and money?

23.05.2022 3 minutes
Thermal insulation of a building's façade, roof or basement ceiling can generate major energy savings. But are energy-efficient renovations worth the expense? We provide answers in this fact check.
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Building sustainably: just a trend or the future of construction?

26.04.2022 3 minutes
In our interview, Prof. Urs-Peter Menti talks about sustainability in construction and how trends in the building sector can help to meet Switzerland’s 2050 climate targets.
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Climate-friendly housing

Fact check: how much does housing affect the climate?

23.03.2022 3 Minutes
Our diet and consumer behavior influence CO2 emissions. But what about our homes? Does the way we live have a negative impact on our personal ecological footprint?
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Climate-friendly housing

How to insure your photovoltaic system

18.01.2022 5 minutes
Solar energy and photovoltaic systems are now a standard feature on new buildings; more and more older buildings are also being adapted to meet the requirements of environmentally-friendly electricity and power generation. Find out here how you can insure these types of system.
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