SwissRenov (Ongoing)
SwissRenov - Circularity and resource conservation in the rehabilitation of buildings in Switzerland, an opportunity for brownfields
The Swiss construction industry is facing a number of major challenges, such as the scarcity of land resources, the goal of carbon neutrality and ever-changing standards. The renovation of buildings, particularly brownfield sites, is complex and requires careful evaluation of the best options.
The proposed solution is to bring together the methods and tools developed in various sub-projects in a unified environment. Scenarios will be evaluated in terms of economic and environmental aspects, providing decision-makers with a clear view of the options available for informed decisions. This environment will offer a user-friendly interface facilitating access to relevant information and the comparison of options.
The approach involves the integration of available resources from demolition and deconstruction, as well as other local resources and key skills. Scenarios will promote the reuse, adequate storage and appropriate transformation of these resources (sustainability and circularity). Collaboration with specialist companies will optimize the use of local resources and promote sustainable reuse and recycling practices. An iterative process will guide decisions on the design and implementation of renovation scenarios, maximizing economic and environmental benefits.
The aim is to create a replicable model for circular transformation of the construction value chain, focusing on brownfield sites as a key source of resources. The model will be developed in the canton of Jura region, which has well-documented brownfield sites, and will serve as a demonstrator for nationwide dissemination. This comprehensive approach will enable informed decision-making, promoting resource recovery and sustainable construction in Switzerland.
Since
01.01.2024
Partners
Academic Partners
- Universität Basel
- Université de Neuchâtel
- BFH - Berner Fachhochschule
- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
- HE-Arc Ingénierie
- HE-Arc Gestion
- HEIA-FR - Haute école d'ingénierie et d'architecture
- HEPIA-GE - Haute école du paysage, d'ingéniere et d'architecture
- HEIG-VD - Haute école d'ingénierie et de gestion
Implementation Partners
- Fagus Suisse SA
- Timbatec Holzbauingenieure (Schweiz) AG
- Groupe Corbat Vendlincourt SA
- Ville de Delémont - Urbanisme, environnement, travaux publics (UETP)
- RWB Groupe SA
- CSD Ingénieurs SA
- Sitadel Manuel Lachat Sàrl
- Matériaux Sabag SA
- Lachat S.A.
- Filature de laine peignée d'Ajoie S.A.
- Creapole SA
- dolci architectes Atelier d'architecture et d'urbanisme Sàrl
- Condor SA Construction
- Gobat Holding SA
- BURRI et Partenaires Sàrl
- Bureau d'étude Jean Chatelain S.à r.l.
- Service du développement territorial - République et Canton du Jura
- Office de l'Environnement - République et Canton du Jura
- Promotion économique de la République et Canton du Jura
- GEFISWISS SA
- SIA - Société suisse des ingénieurs et des architectes
- CleanTechAlps
Funding Agencies
Innosuisse
Funding
116'840.- CHF
Staff
Research Topics
Publications
2024
- Martin Vahlensieck, Tobias Hafner, Heiko Schuldt, Marco Vogt
Polypheny Prism: Lessons Learned from Crafting a Versatile Multimodel, Multilingual Query Interface
LWDA’24: Lernen, Wissen, Daten, Analysen., Würzburg, Germany 2024/9