Structural developments at ETH Zurich

How does ETH deal with existing structures, in particular listed buildings? Is there a guideline for how many years these will be renovated?
Preserving existing building stock is a specific and quantifiable target set by the Federal Council and an important aspect of ETH Zurich’s construction investment. Currently, ETH Zurich is meeting its targets, but additional efforts will be needed in the coming years. In addition to project managers who take care of new buildings, the Real Estate Management consists largely of property managers who record the condition of existing buildings and organise the necessary maintenance and renovation measures. Large-scale renovation work is required after a building has been in operation for 30 to 40 years. In the next decade in particular, this work will have to be carried out on several larger building complexes, including HIL, HCI, MM and the ETH Domain. ETH Zurich has postponed major renovation work for the last time in favour of expansion projects for teaching and research (HIC, HPQ), but this will have an impact on construction activity in the 2030s.

ETH Zurich has the opportunity to develop further in terms of space on the Hönggerberg campus. Are there any more details available about the use of this space and how it will benefit teaching and research, for example?
The masterplan intentionally does not make any statements about the exact use of space, which will be based in each case on the effective demand at the time of planning and realisation of a building. Construction work will only be carried out on the basis of actual demand. With the dynamic environment in which ETH finds itself, it is important to be able to react flexibly and in accordance with requirements.

Will there also be non-reserved parking spaces with charging facilities for electric cars on the Hönggerberg in the future?
Parking spaces with charging stations are primarily intended for ETH vehicles. Individual parking spaces for visitors are also equipped with charging stations. Regular commuters with electric vehicles can rent a personal parking space, with electricity consumption included in the rent.

The parking situation in the centre is difficult and further parking spaces have been eliminated following the upgrading of outdoor areas, such as the observatory park. Are any measures being taken to provide additional parking spaces in the centre?
We are in the fortunate position that only about 5 percent of ETH members travel by private car. Space is currently limited due to the renovation of the HG underground car park, and at street level, certain parking spaces will be eliminated in favour of bicycle parking or sharing facilities. The number of parking spaces per site prescribed by the city will of course be observed.

What are the plans for short, medium and long-term public transport links with the Hönggerberg campus?
A more frequent timetable for line 80 was introduced in December 2019. With the electrification of lines 69 and 80 from 2024, the use of double-articulated buses will also soon increase the capacity per bus by about 25 percent. In addition, the ETH Link has been powered by electricity for a year now and runs as often as every 10 to 20 minutes during the semester. In a few years, therefore, public transport on the Hönggerberg will be even more efficient and fully electric.