NEST – Exploring the Future of Buildings
NEST accelerates the process of innovation in the building sector. In this modular research and innovation building of Empa and Eawag, new technologies, materials and systems are tested, researched, honed and validated in realistic conditions. The close cooperation with partners from research, industry and the public sector helps launch innovative building and energy technologies on the market faster.
Umsicht exhibition in NEST
From June 20 to July 6, 2017, the SIA’s touring exhibition «Umsicht – Regards – Sguardi» will be in the NEST atrium. During this time, two NEST guided tours are planned for the public, including a visit to the exhibition.
Construction robot “In situ Fabricator” ready to go
At the ground-breaking ceremony for the unit “dfab house”, the project team, consisting of the NCCR Digital Fabrication, ETH Zurich and partners from industry, celebrated the construction start together with Empa.
NEST receives SIA Umsicht award
On 22 March 2017 the SIA awarded NEST a prize as part of its "Umsicht – Regards – Sguardi 2017" awards. NEST was acknowledged as providing a major contribution to the future design of Switzerland. We are honored!
«Il giardino di Albert» visited NEST
The scientific TV program "Il giardino di Albert" of the RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera visited NEST and shows the unique advantages that the network of NEST, move and ehub offers. Video in Italian language.
Get your product on the market sooner
Reduce the time it takes to develop your products and make the most of the access to national and international experts. NEST helps innovative companies realize their ideas.
Energy research at district level
ehub – the Energy Hub Demonstrator – commences operations with NEST. Its goal: to combine energy flows in the mobility, housing and work sector and optimize them at district level.
