
Switzerland loses more of its glaciers than ever before
A new study by the Swiss Academy of Sciences has revealed that Switzerland has lost up to 6% of its glaciers this...

Newest additions to this airport made completely out of wood
The largest and newest dock of the Zurich Airport will be completely made of wood. Zurich, known as the gateway...

Artwork brings attention to the urgency of climate change
Exculpatio by Nomad Studio and Global R&D Cemex is a silent demonstration and sculptural space that explores...

Green-roofed Swiss homes promote solar via 65 degree rotation
In the Swiss municipality of Bussigny, Crissier-based architecture practice Bertola & Cie – SIA has...

Minimalist, low-carbon home features local wood and recycled concrete
Rural inspiration meets modern minimalism in Zürich-based Gus Wüstemann Architects' recently completed Pavilion...

Design unveiled for a sustainable wooden tower in Switzerland
Architecture firms 3XN and IttenBrechbühl have won an international competition with their...

The Olympic House sets a new green building standard
The International Olympics Committee has a brand-new home in Lausanne, Switzerland. The stunning new Olympic House...

Futuristic DFAB HOUSE is digitally built with robots and 3D printers
The homes of the future could be built with robots — that is the narrative that DFAB HOUSE, an experimental “house”...

Seaweed pavilion encourages environmental conservation at WEF
In the landlocked Swiss town of Davos-Klosters, German designer Julia Lohmann has brought multi-sensory elements...

CRA proposes “reconfigurable” roads and a floating garden to revitalize Lugano’s waterfront
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) and Mobility in Chain (MiC) have unveiled a technologically savvy plan to better connect...

A modern reusable pavilion is sustainably designed to pop-up almost anywhere
Combining art, architecture and technology, Los Angeles-based architectural firm Montalba Architects recently completed...

Black charred-timber home embraces forest views in Zürich
In the midst of a centuries-old forest sits the Two Family House, an aptly named project that houses a pair of...

Kengo Kuma suspends a cocoon-like timber dwelling for minimal site impact
Prolific Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates recently worked its magic in the tiny Swiss village...

The geometric Black House captures light and views from multiple angles
When architect Benjamin Heller of Radolfzell-based architectural practice Freier Architekt designed the Black House,...

Valser is using carbon capture technology to carbonate its beverages
Valser, a Coca-Cola-owned brand of sparkling water based in Switzerland, is embracing new climate capture technology....