by SWICE project | Jun 23, 2026 | Schoenberg, Smart Living Lab, Uncategorized
Once a year, the Monitoring Panel (MP) of the SWICE consortium is invited on a site visit. The MP is a group of experts assembled by the Swiss Federal Office for Energy (SFOE), the main funders of the consortium. Their mission is to evaluate the research and outputs...
by SWICE project | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
The fourth SWICE Conference, which took place on the 10th of June 2026 in Fribourg, has once again proved the vitality and engagement of our community of researchers and stakeholders. Under the tagline “Building bridges for an energy transition that accounts for human...
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 Schönberg 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...
