The Solskin fa?ade system has been integrated in two research buildings and a house in the Alps. In Winterthur, architects are using the technology of the ETH Zurich spin-off in their designs for two new building projects.
Reflecting on his 27 years at D-MAVT, Sotiris Pratsinis recalls his students' successes in nanoparticle research and looks back on his time as department head. As he nears retirement, his essentials for a productive day will remain strong Swiss coffee and a laptop.
Global warming threaten the health of people and the planet. Research shows that dependence on fossil fuels is leading to extreme man-made climate extremes such as droughts, heavy rainfall and flooding. Forest fires and air and environmental pollution are affecting communities worldwide. Climate protection measures are a global responsibility.