ERNE ENTERS INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ETH SPIN-OFF OXARA
January 13, 2025
In early May 2024, Oxara AG and ERNE AG Bauunternehmung signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a partnership. This moment marks the beginning of a joint effort aimed at developing clay-based building materials by leveraging their combined resources and collective expertise.
As a leading player in the Swiss construction industry and a builder with a long tradition, ERNE AG Bauunternehmung shares a common goal with Oxara: the development of alternative building materials that contribute to a more sustainable and in particular, lower-carbon built environment.
Through this partnership, ERNE aims not only to transform the Swiss construction landscape but also to set a new standard for sustainability within the industry. By leveraging their combined expertise, the partners are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, advancing the adoption of environmentally friendly practices, and creating a better, greener future.
ERNE’s corporate history is characterized by a spirit of innovation and creative solutions. That is why Oxara is the ideal partner for us to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions in the industry through the joint development of sustainable building materials.
Markus Meier, Managing Director of ERNE AG Construction Company
The ERNE Group has been involved in earthen construction for quite some time, but finding the right binder has been a challenge until now. Thanks to Oxara, this challenge can now be overcome.
About Oxara
Oxara AG is an ETH spin-off founded in 2019 with the vision of enabling sustainable construction and affordable housing. To this end, founders Dr. Thibault Demoulin and Dr. Gnanli Landrou have developed a patented additive and binder technology that transforms construction waste and excavated materials into circular, cement-free, and unfired building materials. Compared to conventional bricks and concrete, this approach achieves up to 90% recyclability,a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions, and 100% cement-free construction, while still meeting the performance requirements for the construction of 3- to 6-story buildings.
