Whether climate-, health- or energy-related, one crisis after another is forcing us to rethink the way we design, construct, and use buildings. This is also the fast-changing context in which the Smart Living Lab operates. Read article

The transformation is spectacular: the Richemont Group has treated its Fribourg campus (see photos) to a stunning two-year-long makeover, and just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Villars-sur-Glâne. This vast redevelopment and construction project, completed in summer 2023, provides the Group's 1,400 employees with a unique work environment. Read article

Construction and demolition waste accounts for two-thirds of all refuse generated in Switzerland. Of course, it is possible to recycle building materials and use them to build a new structure, but this process can be extremely energy-intensive. A more sustainable alternative is the reuse of the existing building or salvaged building materials for a similar purpose while altering the fabric as little as possible. Read article

Substantial state investment in research and development have helped Fribourg's construction sector to become more robust and prepare for future upheavals affecting the industry. Interview with Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency. Read article

The construction industry is one of the largest employers in Fribourg and accounts for an important share of the canton's GDP and employment. The sector derives a great deal of its strength from Fribourg's dense network of national and international firms, high-caliber SMEs, cluster, competence centers and research organizations. Read article

The mission of the Building Innovation Cluster (BIC) is to cultivate value creation and innovation in the construction sector. Read article

Nourri par un réseau particulièrement dense de grandes entreprises, PME de pointe, centres de compétences et instituts spécialisés, le secteur de la construction et de l’efficience énergétique constitue un pilier essentiel de l’économie fribourgeoise Read article

"Digital sobriety is integral to the solutions we offer and sets us apart from our competitors." This statement from Roger Meier, CEO of ROOMZ, reflects the growing importance of reducing the environmental impact of the smart, high-tech objects and devices which have become a ubiquitous feature of everyday life. Read article

Thanks to a host of innovative companies, a strong creative spirit and a highly educated workforce, the future of the photovoltaic industry in the canton of Fribourg is looking bright. Read article

Karen Scrivener, directrice du Laboratoire des matériaux de construction de l’EPFL Read article