by SWICE project | Mar 9, 2026 | Eglantine, Jonction, Lokstadt, Schoenberg, Smart Living Lab, Suurstoffi, Uncategorized
Living Labs are a core research method for the SWICE project. They allow us to test and validate our research in a real-life setting. From whole neighborhoods to single buildings, the six SWICE Living Labs are very diverse in their focus, formats, and...
by SWICE project | Feb 25, 2026 | Suurstoffi, Uncategorized
Picture: ZugEstates AG From O₂ production to CO₂ reduction “Suurstoffi” is the Swiss German word for oxygen. In 1926, the company Sauerstoff- & Wasserstoff-Werk Luzern AG built a brick building in Rotkreuz that later became known as Suurstoffi. Almost a...
by SWICE project | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The built environment is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions. The construction phase uses large amounts of carbon-intensive materials, and buildings require energy for heating, cooling and general operation throughout their lifespans. In Switzerland, numerous...
by SWICE project | Sep 1, 2025 | Schoenberg, Uncategorized
The central square of the Schoenberg neighborhood, in Fribourg, is a textbook example of an urban heat island. It is mostly made of concrete and stone, with little shade, greenery or water in sight. In August, the team led by Séréna Vanbutsele measured the temperature...
by SWICE project | Sep 1, 2025 | Jonction, Uncategorized
Staying cool in a changing climate As heatwaves increase in frequency and severity, SWICE WP5 is focused on two important questions: how do we transform the outdoors and change our habits to adapt to hotter summers? Can we do so in a way that prioritizes...
by SWICE project | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The SWICE consortium is delighted to welcome Prof. Philippe Thalmann as the new SWICE Coordinator. Philippe will take over the responsibility from Prof. Marilyne Andersen, who has been leading the consortium since its inception. Philippe is a Swiss economist and...
