A sustainable property has advantages for everyone involved. For the property developer, it offers a competitive advantage as sustainable investments, regulated by the criteria of the EU taxonomy and by sustainability certificates, contribute not only to reducing the environmental footprint, but also to enhancing the value of the property.
Thought Through from the Start
Sustainability Concepts as the Project Foundation
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Sustainable quality
For the user, this creates opportunities for comparison that also consider issues such as health and wellbeing. As planners, we have a responsibility to consider the entire lifespan of a building, to create synergies and symbioses, and not to lose sight of people amongst all these sustainability measures. The shared goal is a resilient design that prioritises the needs of its users, allows room for development and thus ensures long-term sustainability.
Adaptive room concepts
Sustainable buildings must have the ability to adapt to changing needs. Open-use structures allow for changes, adaptations and hybrid concepts that justify investments in a property in the long term.
We place a particular focus on converting and densifying existing buildings. Through a thorough analysis and evaluation of the existing building stock, resources can be used more efficiently and sparingly and new ideas can be developed from what is already there. Next, the results are compared with the actual requirements and needs and transferred into a utilisation concept.
Healthy indoor climate
Efficient utilisation of natural light, good room acoustics and a pleasant indoor climate are important elements of sustainable design. High-diffusion and low-emission building materials contribute to positive air quality. Other aspects of biophilic design include a targeted use of green plants, which contribute to general well-being and – as Roman Klis has assured us – have significantly reduced sickness rates in his office. Our modular PARA VERT system can accommodate green walls on any floor plan.
A good atmosphere also has a social component, however: deliberately set meeting places create interaction and communication, identity and inclusion, and ultimately characterise a place in which you feel good.
Circular construction
Conserving resources is an essential part of the circular economy: The aim is to fully exploit what is already available in order to minimise the use of new materials. The use of renewable energies and recyclable materials, as well as strengthening of regional networks are further important factors in minimising emissions and resources.
In our Material Lab, we experiment with innovative materials and techniques that promote a long-term, sustainable economy. Examples of this include our emission-free carpet collections for Object Carpet and our 3D-printed façade for the BOSS store in Istanbul, whose material can be reused for further prints in future.
