News & Events
New publication in Frontiers in Virtual Reality (Virtual Reality in Medicine) - Immersive virtual reality for gait rehabilitation
How can immersive virtual reality environments transform healthcare? Our latest research explores this question by developing a head-mounted display VR (HMD-VR) exergame to use in gait therapy. This study demonstrates the potential of high-fidelity virtual environments to provide patients with engaging and realistic training experiences tailored to their therapeutic needs.
New article in Conservation Science & Practice – Identifying focus zones for the conservation and promotion of priority birds in Swiss farmland
Agricultural landscapes are habitats for many animal and plant species, but often a balance must be found between food production and species protection.
New Publication on Urban-rural Linkages in Local Spatial Plans
Theresia Morandell, Michael Wicki, and David Kaufmann recently published a new article in Landscape and Urban Planning. The article examines to what extent and how urban-rural linkages feature in spatial plans adopted by city administrations. They find that both physical and functional interdependencies between core cities and their surrounding municipalities within the so-called city-region are addressed.
Golden Owl: "To teach is to learn twice"
This year, D-BAUG students awarded Matteo Riva the "Golden Owl" in recognition of his dedication to teaching. Riva is a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Spatial Planning and Landscape Development, where he evaluates landscape changes and the condition of ecosystems. For him, teaching is not just about the transfer of knowledge, but an inspiring exchange in which students and teachers can grow together.
New Publication on the Effects of Upzoning
Elena Lutz and Simon Büchler have published a paper in the Journal of Urban Economics. The paper investigates the effects of upzoning in the Canton of Zurich. The results show that upzoning is successful in increasing the densification of the built environment. However, the effects are heterogeneous, with upzoning creating more housing more quickly when applied to areas with high housing demand and when the increase in allowed density is relatively large.