Sustainability
Whether it's a new build, refurbishment or extension - professional advice will help you to organise your construction project sustainably. This not only maximises the service life of your project, but also increases its cost-effectiveness.
Comprehensive services in the area of sustainability
A wide range of services support you in making your building sustainable and future-proof. All measures are aimed at protecting the environment and conserving resources.
Our services at a glance:
Life cycle assessment
Assessing the environmental impact of building materials and processes over the entire life cycle enables efficient and economical optimisation of your construction project.
Circular economy
Advice on circular construction with the aim of promoting the reuse and recycling of materials and minimising waste.
Sustainability labelling
Advice on achieving sustainability certification to make your project environmentally friendly and achieve the requirements for your desired certification.
Biodiversity, water cycles and climate risks
Advice on promoting biodiversity and sustainable water cycles in order to create resilient ecosystems. A climate risk assessment can also be used to recognise potential risks from climate change at an early stage and derive appropriate adaptation measures.
Get a comprehensive overview of your building's life cycle assessment
Detailed life cycle assessments and life cycle analyses give you precise insights into the environmental impact of your construction project. If you are aiming for a specific sustainability label, we will be happy to prepare a recognized report for you. This will give you an overview of the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in your building and enable you to make economically sensible decisions.
We offer comparisons of variants at both building and product level. We also provide you with comprehensive advice on Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in order to transparently present the ecological performance of your building materials.
Efficient circular construction
Natural resources are finite and must be conserved. By reusing and repurposing materials, you can increase the sustainability of your construction project in a targeted manner.
Our services:
3D scan of existing buildings
Efficient as-built documentation using 3D scanning technology according to your desired level of detail. Mapping the building components in a BIM model enables reliable analysis and classification of the materials.
Material concepts
Advice on the optimal choice of materials for a longer durability and sustainability. Scenario analyses provide a comprehensive decision-making basis for optimising cost-effectiveness and help to achieve building or infrastructure labels. In combination with the specialist areas of building physics, acoustics and energy, we offer optimised and feasible solutions.
Circular building concepts
A holistic circularity concept provides the basis for conserving our planet's finite resources. We offer advice on reuse, recycling and sustainable alternatives for your project. Thanks to our broad network of partners, we can create a holistic concept for your project.
Recycling concepts
Efficient waste logistics on the construction site as well as concepts for the optimal utilisation of materials at the end of a building's service life. This can reduce costs and at the same time make a sustainable contribution to environmental protection.
Consultancy for sustainability labels - certification for future-proof buildings
Targeted advice on obtaining sustainability certificates enables you to design your construction project to be environmentally friendly, efficient and future-proof. We support you in the selection and implementation of suitable sustainability labels that meet the high requirements for ecological, economical and social sustainability. Our expertise covers the following certifications:
SNBS (Swiss Sustainable Building Standard)
Advice on implementing the Swiss standard for sustainable building, which combines ecological, economic and social aspects.
Minergie-ECO
Certification for buildings with a special focus on energy efficiency, a healthy indoor climate and ecological construction methods.
Greenproperty
Support with the certification of sustainable properties according to Greenproperty criteria, which ensure both environmental protection and economic efficiency.
DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council)
Comprehensive advice on achieving the DGNB label, which sets internationally recognised standards for environmentally friendly and resource-conserving construction.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Advice on meeting the requirements of the globally recognised LEED certificate for sustainable buildings, with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental protection.
WELL
Certification for buildings that focus on the well-being and health of users through indoor quality, air, light and comfort.
SEED
Advice on SEED, a label that promotes sustainable design and the implementation of resource-efficient building projects.
EMFIS® (Electromagnetic Field International Standard)
Certification for buildings with reduced influence of electromagnetic radiation to create a healthy and low-radiation environment.
Biodiversity, water and climate - the basis for sustainable construction
In close co-operation with technical experts, we offer you comprehensive advice in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable water cycles and climate risk assessments.
Our services include:
Biodiversity
The integration of green spaces, ecological corridors and near-natural elements promotes biodiversity in your construction project. In this way, natural habitats are created, and ecological diversity is increased while creating a liveable and sustainable environment.
Water cycles
Sustainable water cycles are created with the sponge city principle. Intelligent rainwater utilisation and infiltration solutions help to make urban areas more resilient to extreme weather conditions and promote sustainable water management.
Climate risk assessment
Climatic risks for your construction projects are identified and analysed to detect potential hazards such as extreme weather events, flooding or heat at an early stage. These assessments provide the basis for securing your buildings for the future.
Holistic approach to sustainable building
By combining our expertise in sustainability with building physics, acoustics and energy, we offer you comprehensive planning and advice on sustainable construction. We cover all construction project phases. We are happy to develop guiding principles and strategies for you and support you from start to finish.
We advise you on new build and renovation projects to plan healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings. We attach particular importance to the selection of suitable materials to create a pollutant-free living environment.
