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«An off-the-grid home can be as slick as any city dwelling, with the added bonuses of sustainability and nature on your doorstep», writes Sophie Davies in her article in the online magazine luxurydefined by Christie’s International Real Estate. Find plenty of material for reflection on how to become more independent from global energy production, from rising energy prices and at the same time contribute to a more ecological development in the many examples described in the article.

Since 1972, the Swiss Heritage Society has annually awarded the Wakker Prize to a municipality that has rendered outstanding services to building culture in its settlement area. This year’s 50th anniversary is an opportunity to look back with a variety of activities – and especially to look forward.

“Dezentralschweiz. Wie uns Corona sesshafter macht und was das für unsere Lebensräume bedeutet” is the title of the latest book from Edition Hochparterre. The authors show how the Corona crisis has radically changed our behaviour as commuters. It is a reading book aimed at planners, politicians and all interested parties.