When is a house climate-friendly? How do you save energy? Discover interesting facts and valuable tips on climate-friendly housing, construction and renovation.
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.
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.
Climate-friendly building and renovation start with the choice of building materials. Concrete, which is a mixed material, has a bad reputation. But is wood really more ecological? Find out more.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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