“The way that our cities, houses and flats are built right now makes us feel dependent” Research ETH Zurich For many people, architectural norms create barriers to accessibility. How might we re-imagine our built environment to make it more inclusive? Housing could improve our well-being and reach net-zero by 2040 Research EPFL EPFL scientist Sascha Nick has outlined a completely new scenario for what housing and neighborhoods might look like in Switzerland in the coming decades. His recommendations would put the country on track to meet its net-zero target while supporting the well-being of residents and communities. Making construction sustainable by reusing materials Research EPFL One way to lighten the construction industry’s heavy carbon footprint is to reuse existing materials – an approach being explored by numerous researchers. Here’s a look at some of their ideas, ahead of an upcoming speaker event at EPFL. Climate-friendly renovations using straw and hemp Research ETH Zurich Renovating buildings to improve their energy efficiency is a crucial step towards Switzerland achieving its climate targets. ETH Zurich researchers can now reveal the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions: replace fossil-fuel heating systems and harness the potential of bio-based building materials like straw and hemp. “My aim is to give students a sense of how multifaceted the world is” Teaching ETH Zurich Artist Rosa Barba is constantly seeking new perspectives. At ETH, she works to bring art together with architecture, science and engineering. Engineers facilitate the restoration of lake deltas Research EPFL Engineers from EPFL and partner organizations have developed a method for classifying lacustrine deltas based on morphological parameters, in order to determine which of the deltas severely altered by human activity are best suited for restoration to their natural state. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... Next Page 3 of 11
