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  • Price correction in Swiss real estate is gaining momentum

    Price correction in Swiss real estate is gaining momentum

    Current interest rate situation in Switzerland
    After more than seven years, the Swiss Confederation wants to end the period of low interest rates on September 21st. An increase of half a percentage point to 0.25 is planned. In scenarios that assume further inflation, a 0.75 percent increase to 0.5 percent is planned.

    As early as mid-June, the SNB raised interest rates by half a percentage point to minus 0.25 percent as a first step. The Governing Board weighted the dangers of an uncontrollable fall in prices more than that of a weakening of the export economy. SNB President Thomas Jordan stated: “The price stability goal is absolutely central to us.”

    Real estate prices have plummeted in some cases
    What promises relaxation from an economic point of view is being observed critically by real estate buyers. Because even before the National Bank’s decision, the interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages had risen, in some cases significantly. At the same time, real estate prices fell in certain regions.

    For example, the residential real estate price index of the Federal Statistical Office shows that the value of real estate fell by 0.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022, but partially recovered in the second quarter. There were sometimes significant differences depending on the region and type of property. Owners of smaller single-family homes in smaller towns such as Glarus, Davos or Langenthal were hardest hit. Here the discounts were recently 4.2 percent, in rural regions such as Dissentis and Maggia 1.7 percent and in larger cities such as Winterthur, St. Gallen and Lugano 1.4 percent. Losses in condominiums were even greater. Losses of 3.3 percent were recorded in medium-sized cities and 3.2 percent in rural areas.

    Consequences of the development for real estate buyers and owners
    Due to falling prices, there are already regionally noticeable declines in demand, with places in less good locations being particularly affected. For a long time it was also possible to achieve high prices here with relatively little (marketing) effort. That should change now. The following scenarios are particularly conceivable.

    developments on the buyer side
    As interest rates rise, loans also become more expensive. This increases the monthly burden for all those who use financing to buy real estate. Two problems arise from this.

    First of all, it will no longer be possible for everyone who wants to buy to get financing because they cannot bear the monthly burden. Accordingly, the demand will decrease. While this is not currently a problem due to the excess demand, it could become one if follow-up financing expires in 10 to 15 years and not all buyers can afford further financing at less favorable conditions.

    The second problem is closely related to the first. If follow-up financing can no longer be served and properties have to be sold, more properties come onto the market, which meet falling demand due to higher prices. At the same time, there is a risk for the banks that they will no longer be able to sell mortgaged real estate at the intended price if follow-up financing fails.

    Developments on the owner side
    If demand falls as a result of prospectively rising interest rates, this also becomes a problem for all those who bought the property to maintain the value of their assets. If prices go down, you can get less for them. In that case, the value of the assets protected against currency depreciation is lost elsewhere.

    More houses will come onto the market in the future
    Around half of all homes in Switzerland are owned by pensioners . Many of these houses will come onto the market in the next few years. “Credit Suisse evaluated the data exclusively for Blick. These are impressive: Spread over the next 23 years, a total of over 419,000 homes will become vacant because pensioners move out or die inside. The number of houses that come onto the market in this way will increase every year from now on. If there are still 3,500 houses in 2023, according to CS calculations, there will be over 40,000 homes by 2045.”

    Recommendations for buyers The most important thing for buyers and owners is not to panic. A look at the development of interest rates over the past ten years makes it clear that many financing deals were still concluded at 3.2 to 4.0 percent. Moderate interest rate increases are currently not a problem for these people. They can continue to make their interest and principal payments. Problems are to be expected here at best in the course of an economic slump with sharply rising unemployment figures. But here, too, a stable picture emerges. Between 2011 and 2021, the rate was constant between 4.4 and 5.1%.

    The most important tip is to secure the interest rates, which are still low in a long-term comparison, for as long as possible. Above all, this includes the need to take care of follow-up financing as soon as possible. Here, for example, forward loans can be used. However, interest premiums should be taken into account here in order not to incur additional long-term costs.

    About Betterhomes
    Betterhomes stands for success in real estate brokerage on fair terms and was able to establish itself as the largest independent real estate agent in the home market of Switzerland with the idea of Immobilienfairmittlung® – an innovative combination of the latest technology and local expertise – and is just as successful in Germany as it is in Austria.

    The company guarantees real estate providers the best price-performance ratio of a brokerage service and offers real estate seekers the largest possible and most attractive range of real estate.

    Further information: Betterhomes

  • Clever tool makes living dreams come true

    Clever tool makes living dreams come true

    Whether buying, modernizing, managing or selling a property – the Liiva home ownership platform is the digital companion for all kinds of dream homes. In combination with personal advice from the parent companies, the Liiva digital platform offers you as a customer a hybrid ecosystem.

    Customized modernization

    A future-oriented function of Liiva is the innovative modernization planner, which determines the current market value of a property and creates a concrete renovation plan. It is therefore always clear how much it costs you to maintain or increase the value of your property.

    Users who value sustainability will also find the information they are looking for: Liiva indicates the property’s energy consumption, provides general information on energy-related refurbishment and on the specific potential of the property for energy-related improvements.

    The modernization planner shows to what extent the energy efficiency of your home can be increased and energy consumption reduced by replacing the heating medium and switching to renewable energy sources. The practical tool also provides valuable tips for improving the energy rating.

    Finally, all relevant information about the property is stored in a “digital house folder” and can be called up at any time and from anywhere.

    Do you want to equip your home for an energy-efficient future?

    Learn more about Liiva here

  • Werkarena Basel: NOMEN EST OMEN

    Werkarena Basel: NOMEN EST OMEN

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    In spring 2022, the commercial area on Neudorfstrasse in Basel’s St. Johann district came to life with the first companies moving in. Before that, in November 2021, a public kick-off event took place in the premises, which were still in the basic construction at the time: around 60 representatives from politics and business took part in the event and were enthusiastic. However, it took a while for that to happen. After the government council granted the building permit in 2013, the architecture team led by Markus Kägi and Thomas Schnabel won the 2014 competition put out by the municipality. The municipal trade association was involved as a partner in the processes right from the start, and the relevant companies were supposed to appear together as investors. But this plan didn’t work out. Invited project developers were able to present their ideas. Steiner AG prevailed against well-known competitors. Construction work on the factory arena began in 2019, and the shell was completed in March 2021.

    An appeal to the future
    The triangular, 4316 square meter lot of the business park is located in the north of Basel and directly on the French-Swiss border with St. Louis. The Rhine flows further to the east. The port of St. Johann existed there until 2009, which was then transformed into a waterfront promenade. It showed that industry has a long tradition in the district of the same name. Today, however, ship traffic no longer dominates and the newly settled sectors are more colourful: in the immediate vicinity of Neudorfstrasse there is sometimes the gambling industry or a hotel, but also the premises of a meat and poultry producer or the customs office. The location is ideal for high-emission traders. They have increasingly left the city in recent years because their noisy productions were no longer tolerated in many places. Now they are benefiting again, also in other areas: In addition to the connections to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport and the St. Johann through station, the motorway makes trinational long-distance traffic possible. Finally, a fast connection to Basel city center is guaranteed from the Werkarena by car, bus and soon also by tram. The building has a total of 244 parking spaces for employees and visitors.

    Architecture with silent references
    The architectural appearance of the Werkarena is reminiscent of Erich Mendelsohn’s (1887–1953) department store Schocken in Chemnitz, which was completed in 1930. This example of new building caused a sensation at the time as a kind of horizontally layered composition with careful materialization. The structure of the façade of the Werkarena is only broken up towards Neudorfstrasse on the first three floors. The ground floor and first floor have 10 meter wide galleries that can be driven on. These floors are particularly suitable for commercial companies with a large logistics or production share. The connection to the outside space, i.e. to the street, is provided here intelligently and across floors by the element of the ramp. With a room height of 3.47 to 4.37 meters, they stand out visually from the other four floors, which are 2.95 and 3 meters high. At the same time, they give the building volume a visually refreshing depth. There, the pillars, which are arranged at regular intervals, also set a vertical counterpoint to the horizontal rows of windows from the third floor upwards.

    No marketplace of vanities
    With a usable area of 19,300 square meters, the business park is intended to appeal to small and medium-sized companies. Various tenants are already on board and will move into the complex with their offices after completion. They should benefit from each other through the direct proximity and thus also from the vision of the Werkarena – the focus is on a so-called ecosystem, i.e. close (technical) cooperation between the various companies, the use of synergies and a transfer of know-how. Nathalia Szydlowski, Managing Director of Tandemworks GmbH, was enthusiastic at the kick-off event in November 2021: Her company started as a start-up and has now established itself in the construction industry. This rise also has something to do with co-working spaces, because the existing infrastructure and all the accompanying programs have always allowed her to concentrate on her core business. Now Nathalia Szydlowski wants to continue her success story in the Werkarena – this also offers services such as telephone and postal services and various shared facilities, such as office, meeting and conference rooms or catering areas that can be used collectively. Stefan Gabriel, who heads the development team at Steiner AG in Basel, adds: “Right from the start, our concept was aimed at developing a flexible and site-specific product for the highly competitive Basel commercial and office market.”

  • Photovoltaics: Economic and ecological benefits for real estate owners

    Photovoltaics: Economic and ecological benefits for real estate owners

    Enormous solar potential
    After a steady increase over the years, photovoltaics recorded a record increase in 2020. According to the “Solar energy statistics” of the Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), around 118,000 photovoltaic systems with an output of almost 3 gigawatts were installed at the end of 2020. The strong market growth continued in 2021, so that according to Swissolar, photovoltaics (PV) today covers more than 6 percent of Switzerland’s electricity requirements. Experts assume that this trend will continue, not least in view of the efforts towards much more energy independence.

    Ecological and economic advantages
    Photovoltaic systems bring a whole range of advantages for owners of real estate portfolios. On the one hand, they can protect themselves against rising electricity prices. On the other hand, they already meet possible future self-production specifications today. Also with regard to subsidies, new rules will make the production of solar power more attractive in the future. In addition, portfolio owners with their own solar systems benefit from a clear reputation advantage.

    In most cases, PV power from your own roof is cheaper than power from the grid. The fact that power consumption due to heat pumps and electromobility will continue to rise in the future contributes to the financial attractiveness of PV systems. Improving the ecological balance sheet is also becoming increasingly important, because sustainability aspects are part of the strategy of more and more companies. Furthermore, PV systems are also interesting because they increase the value of real estate. If the photovoltaic systems produce more electricity than can be consumed on site, it is possible to use the solar power in other properties.

    In the ALDI SUISSE solar project , for example, sustainability and cost-effectiveness play a key role. In just over a year, ewz equipped 68 store roofs between Romanshorn and Geneva with photovoltaic systems. ALDI SUISSE uses most of the solar power itself for its own branch operations. Thanks to the large PV systems, the implemented solution enables a high solar yield with an average self-consumption of 55 to 60 percent.

    High self-consumption increases profitability
    There is already a heat pump in around 90 percent of new buildings, and new registrations of electric cars are continuing to rise sharply. However, heat pumps and electric vehicles are only really low in CO 2 if they use renewable electricity. The combination with a photovoltaic system therefore makes sense: Solar power reduces CO 2 emissions and high self-consumption increases the profitability of the PV system. This is because the production costs for solar power are lower than the electricity tariff for households and because the energy suppliers pay a low tariff for the solar power fed into the grid.

    A good way of using a large part of the solar power yourself is to organize several end users in a group for self-consumption (ZEV) . These are possible both in rental properties and among property owners. The degree of self-consumption of photovoltaic systems is on average 30 to 40 percent. This value can be significantly increased with self-consumption solutions.

    A large part of the electricity is used on site through the targeted control of consumers such as heat pumps or electric vehicles. The advantage for property owners and their tenants: the cost of solar power, at 8 to 16 centimes per kilowatt hour, is lower than the electricity tariff for households, which costs 15 to 25 centimes per kilowatt hour.

    An interesting practical example of this is the “ Côté Parc ” project in Geneva. 776 photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the area form the basis for an integrated solar solution with heat pumps, charging stations for electric cars and the area’s own power grid, including self-consumption for the users.

    For real estate owners with large roof areas (from approx. 700 m2), a contracting model is an option worth considering. The provider takes over all services – from planning to financing, implementation to operation over several decades. Including the integration of photovoltaic systems in a holistic energy solution with heat and cold supply, electromobility and self-consumption models.

    Business customers of ewz can rely on efficient and tailor-made solutions from competent teams with many years of experience. Investment, maintenance and repair costs are not incurred during the contract period. After the end of the contract period – usually 20 to 30 years – the photovoltaic system becomes the property of the customer.

    Further interesting information on the subject of photovoltaics and the white paper “Photovoltaics & ZEV” can be found here .

    ewz energy solutions
    Locations in Zurich, Sils (GR) and Rolle (VD)
    ewz.ch/energy-solutions

  • Holistic solar solution for ALDI SUISSE

    Holistic solar solution for ALDI SUISSE

    The project is about sustainability and profitability: Photovoltaic systems with a total output of around 15,000 kWp were installed on around 70 store roofs. If you add up the systems, you get one of the largest solar energy projects in Switzerland. It will produce around 14 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which corresponds to the consumption of around 5,300 households. In this way, the retailer makes a valuable contribution to the sustainable energy supply in Switzerland – and at the same time can significantly reduce its operating costs.

    The electricity from the systems is used by the shops themselves, which – like all retailers – consume a relatively large amount of energy because of the many refrigerated shelves, the oven, the heating and the lighting. In addition, where available, the solar power is used in the e-charging stations next to the branches and, if there is excess, fed into the grid.

    Time pressure as a challenge and opportunity
    At the end of 2019, ewz Energy Solutions was awarded the contract to build the systems. In close cooperation, ewz developed a pilot system with its subsidiary SunTechnics Fabrisolar and another partner. This procedure made it possible to use the know-how of all those involved and to clarify technical questions in advance. ALDI SUISSE’s extensive requirements for the construction process, safety requirements and functionality were also taken into account. ewz prepared the rollout during the pilot phase and continuously incorporated the findings from the construction of the first systems. The time pressure thus proved not only to be a major challenge, but also an opportunity. Because of the almost simultaneous construction of the 70 or so plants, many synergies could be used, which enabled efficient implementation.

    Elaborate static test
    Before the modules were installed, each roof had to be statically tested. This is particularly important for existing buildings, as the additional loads from modules, fastening systems and cast concrete blocks are high. For each store roof, the specialists used calculation software to create a ballast plan that specifies the number and positioning of the modules. The modules are usually set up in an east-west direction. A southern orientation would also be possible in principle due to the high direct solar radiation at midday, but over the course of the day the east-west orientation proves to be more profitable.

    Maximum solar yield
    “When planning, we didn’t look at the size of the house connection, but at the available roof area and the maximum number of modules we could place there,” says Roland Jucker, overall project manager at ewz. The goal of ewz was clearly to generate as much solar yield as possible. However, this fundamental decision presented the planners with a number of challenges. The biggest was to integrate the PV system into the existing power supply of the branches.

    The electricity produced by the PV system is primarily used directly in the ALDI branch to cover its own consumption. If the branch is using less electricity than the PV system is producing, the excess electricity is fed into the grid. The electrical house connection must therefore be matched to the maximum output of the PV system (e.g. sunny Sunday with maximum production and low self-consumption). However, because this situation occurs extremely rarely and only for a short time, strengthening the house connection would be disproportionately expensive.

    The solution is dynamic power control. It is constantly measured how much electricity the PV system is currently producing, what the consumers are drawing and how much electricity is being fed back into the grid. If the feedback current is above a certain limit, the control unit gives the command to the inverter to throttle the power. The house connection fuse cannot be overloaded and self-consumption is not restricted.

    Thanks to the large PV systems, the solution implemented for ALDI SUISSE enables a very high solar yield with an average self-consumption of around 60 percent.

    ALDI SUISSE has concluded a contracting agreement with ewz
    To put it simply: ALDI SUISSE provides the roofs and, as far as possible, obtains the solar power to cover the electricity consumption directly in the branch. The PV systems belong to ewz, which is also responsible for maintenance, billing and renewal. The “carefree package” also includes the overall coordination of the project, obtaining building permits, remote monitoring and the use of residual electricity.

    Roland Jucker, overall project manager at ewz says: “The idea of equipping as many roofs as possible with a standardized PV solution is visionary”. “In the end, around 45,000 modules were installed.” Jucker is particularly proud of the fact that the installation was able to take place during ongoing operations. “We had to be off the network for 30 minutes after closing time – that was the only interruption.”

    Christoph Deiss, Head of the Energy Solutions division at ewz, says: “I am not aware of a similar project in Switzerland. In this way, ALDI SUISSE is making a valuable contribution to climate protection together with us.» Christoph Deiss emphasizes the great experience: “We have been using photovoltaic technology for over 30 years – we have been a solar pioneer from the very beginning.” Thanks to its great know-how and many years of experience, ewz prevailed against around a dozen competitors in the tender. “ewz is a Swiss company with locations in Zurich, Graubünden and Vaud,” emphasizes Christoph Deiss. “Thanks to the regional operating teams, we guarantee the highest security of supply and short response times.”

    Further information at: ewz.ch/aldisuisse

  • So that drywall can withstand the wet

    So that drywall can withstand the wet

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    It’s literally a beer idea: Two friends chat after work about the garden, barbecuing and cosiness. A floor in a two-family house has just been bought and the first child is born. The existing open shelter would probably no longer offer enough protection to spend any more time in the garden. Reto Schär is a master plasterer, his contact person is a technical consultant for dry construction systems. What goes together comes together.

    The place was given
    The farm’s grounds offer the necessary open space for a stately garden house, on the concrete slab where the dung heap once steamed. A very concrete and measured hand sketch gradually turned into construction plans for the 5 x 5 meter room with a pent roof. The whole thing stands 10 cm higher on heavy-duty consoles so that the underbody insulation has space. After all, you want to feel good on cooler days, even when there is no heating.

    Completely made by Gipser
    The choice of system is of course no coincidence. Thanks to the use of Rimodul ® , Glasroc X, Habito, Rigiton ® Ambiance and the right accessories, the builder, project manager at the plastering company carrying out the work, can build his garden house himself from the first profile to the top layer of plaster. The decisive factor for this solution was actually the new fleece-reinforced Glasroc X gypsum board from Rigips ® , because thanks to the low water absorption and integrated UV protection, it can also be used where gypsum boards previously did not belong: outdoors. The RiModul ® lightweight steel construction system is used as the substructure, which is extremely light but still fulfills a full load-bearing function. This allows dimensionally stable, i.e. walkable and resilient and therefore also free-standing buildings to be erected. The system is based on the principle of prefabrication, which reduces the overall construction time by up to 60%.

    The prefabricated RiModul ® elements are assembled according to an assembly plan.

    Process as usual
    The on-site assembly of the steel profiles was carried out according to the “assembly kit principle”. The plastering team then paneled the supporting structure on the outside with Rigips Glasroc X, with the cavities in the steel frame then being insulated with mineral wool. The entire outer skin, including the window reveals and roof soffits, were designed in this way. All panel joints and corners were taped with weather-resistant Glasroc X joint tape that can be plastered over. This ensured a driving rain-proof surface until further processing.

    Protection against all weather influences
    Rigips ® Glasroc X is a fleece-reinforced gypsum board of type GM-FH1 with extremely low water absorption. Even short-term direct exposure to the weather cannot harm it; Water that could freeze in the event of frost does not get into the plate in the first place. Since gypsum boards can lose their strength properties at high temperatures, the lightness value of the surface coating for external walls with Rigips ® Glasroc X is set at >20. Shades in this range have proven themselves in long-term tests; With proper maintenance and care, facades designed in this way remain permanently free of damage.

    Really strong when used correctly
    With correct planning and execution, the Rigips ® Glasroc X can withstand even the heaviest storms thanks to the preliminary design tables.

    With the cladding using Rigips ® Glasroc X, the statics of the construction are retained even under the influence of fire. Thanks to the excellent fire-retardant properties of the gypsum boards, Rigips exterior wall systems can also provide load-bearing components with a fire resistance period of up to 90 minutes. System structures with Glasroc X also achieve a significant reduction in sound transmission.

    Completely planked with Rigips ® Glasroc X, the garden house is optimally protected against wind and weather, fire and noise.

    Inside comes the all-rounder
    By choosing Rigips ® Habito H, the builder keeps all options open. The board has a much denser gypsum core that is mixed with a special formulation. It gives the plate a high degree of surface hardness, makes it shockproof and allows a load capacity of up to 30kg per screw. Schär is now completely free to hang all sorts of useful and decorative items on the interior walls, without the need for drills, dowels or wooden inserts. Simply screw in the chipboard screw – and you’re done. The suspended acoustic ceiling consists of a double grid and Rigiton ® Ambiance perforated panels, which are designed using Primeline technology. So it can get a little louder at the garden party with friends and children.

    Cut dust-free as usual
    Reto Schär, himself a seasoned master plasterer, didn’t want a wooden house from the catalogue. The idea with RiModul ® and the new Glasroc X immediately appealed to him: “Exactly the right solution for a real garden house. The best thing about the board is that you can cut it without a machine and like any plasterboard with a cutter, very efficiently and without creating dust. It’s amazing what we’ve done out here with systems that were previously reserved for interior design!»

    Reto Schär’s summer house in Inkwil BE was built from A to Z with dry construction systems.

    You can find more information about Rigips ® Glasroc X here: http://www.rigips.ch/de/produkte/rigips/glasroc-x

  • Refurbishment of the large Webermühle development

    Refurbishment of the large Webermühle development

    The Webermühle development in Neuenhof houses 368 rental apartments. The settlement on a peninsula in a loop of the Limmat was built on the industrial site of a former weaving mill and was ready to move into in 1984 after ten years of construction. Planned by the architectural office Steiger Partner AG and built by Ernst Göhner AG, the Webermühle with its different volumes offers living space for up to 1,500 residents. Despite the very high density, the apartments with the four rows of high-rise buildings arranged in a cross shape are characterized by a surprising foresight. Since 2008, the buildings realized in the “Göhner 3” modular construction system have been owned by a real estate fund from Credit Suisse Asset Management.

    Ecologically and economically sustainable renovation
    A good 40 years after moving in, the apartments no longer met today’s standards – neither in terms of appearance nor in terms of comfort. With an analysis of the building structure, the client started planning an extensive partial renovation in 2009, which was implemented in stages between 2012 and 2014. The portfolio strategy of Credit Suisse Asset Management attaches great importance to ecologically and economically sustainable solutions. With the modernization of the Webermühle, one wanted to make the living and green space more attractive for the tenants and to maintain the value of the property. On the other hand, the building technology should be brought up to date and thus the energy consumption should be significantly reduced. Better connections to public transport were also an important goal: Since the construction of a new inclined lift in 2015, Wettingen train station can be reached within a few minutes on foot.

    Heat supply: switch to flow heat
    The core of the energetic renovation is the reorientation of the heat supply. To this end, the client defined a clear goal right from the start: in future, the heat supply in the Webermühle should be at least 70 % CO 2 -free. Due to the size of the facility, Credit Suisse Asset Management wanted to have the heating system replaced by a contractor instead of producing heat itself. The sustainability of the solution proposed by ewz with a river water heat pump convinced the client even after a detailed examination by specialists.

    More about the project

    White paper on the topic of energy-efficient refurbishment
    In addition to the practical example “Webermühle”, the white paper “Energy-related renovations as an opportunity for the real estate industry”, which was created in close cooperation between ewz and the research and consulting company intep, offers insights into the relevance of energy-related renovations.

    Knowing that the building sector is responsible for about a quarter of emissions, there is an urgent need to renovate the building stock. Because the few climate-friendly and energy-efficient new buildings will not have a major effect on the entire sector. At the moment we are in a renovation backlog. The current renovation rate of one percent must be doubled in order to achieve the climate targets.

    Practical experience shows that during renewal processes, too little attention is paid to energy-related refurbishment compared to replacement new buildings. The landowners often lack basic information that shows them the economic, ecological and social potential of energy-related renovations. The whitepaper is intended to make a contribution to precisely this. There is a basic overview of the urgency, legal framework, benefits, opportunities and possible strategies of energy-related renovations.

    The results of an ecological balance sheet (life cycle analysis, LCA) and an analysis of the life cycle costs (LCC), for example, form an excellent basis for decision-making. These quantitative assessment methods take into account the entire building life cycle.

    The life cycle analysis (LCA) to determine the environmental impact and the analysis of the life cycle costs (LCC) offer quantitative decision bases for energy renovation. (Source: Kellenberger (intep), 2021)

    To the white paper

  • Subordinated real estate loans

    Subordinated real estate loans

    Subordinated loans as a complement to traditional financing
    In Switzerland, private real estate debt is increasingly establishing itself as an alternative form of real estate financing. This is mainly because structural changes in the traditional credit market and stricter regulations have led to traditional mortgage institutions becoming increasingly reluctant to lend capital. Private Real Estate Debt supplements the classic mortgage and is aimed at small and medium-sized real estate developers, among others, who are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain financing from traditional sources. Real estate companies and private property owners use this financing solution for reasons of yield optimization, freeing up capital and as a source of liquidity for asset reallocation. In any case, the financing is secured with subordinated promissory notes from Swiss real estate.

    The advantages for investors
     A regulated way is opening up for investors to invest in mortgage-backed loans. Credit checks and project security are of the utmost importance. Thanks to regular interest payments, the asset class has a fixed-income character related to the Swiss real estate market and only a low correlation to the stock markets.

    About Property One
     Property One is an independent, owner-managed group of companies owned by private shareholders, consisting of the public limited companies Property One Partners AG, Property One Investors AG and Property One Ticino SA. It provides services along the entire real estate value chain. The group combines the four business areas of investment management, development and planning, marketing and real estate family office under one roof. Property One combines real estate expertise with knowledge of financial investments. To date, credit requests exceeding an annual volume of CHF 1 billion have been processed. And so far, several hundred million francs in subordinated loans have been granted. The company employs over 40 real estate and finance specialists at the locations in Zurich, Zug and Ascona.

    CTA: Learn more about Private Real Estate Debt.

    The information in this document has been prepared with the greatest care and to the best of our knowledge, is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. Opinions and assessments contained in this document are subject to change and reflect the point of view of Property One Investors AG (POI). No liability is assumed for the correctness and completeness of the information. Past performance is not an indicator of current or future development. This document is marketing material.




  • Location promotion in Switzerland – hybrid conference and awards

    Location promotion in Switzerland – hybrid conference and awards

    With the “SVSM Dialogue” series of events, the Swiss Association for Location Management SVSM imparts specialist knowledge and connects location managers, business developers, real estate experts, spatial planners and other interested parties. At the upcoming spring event, which will take place on March 31, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., practical presentations from Upper Valais, the city of Baden and the Wil region will provide valuable technical input for day-to-day work. At the “SVSM Dialogue on Location Management”, three exciting speakers will use case studies to show practical solutions and strategies and discuss current challenges: Thomas Lütolf, Head of Location Promotion City of Baden, will present the regional economic vision of the Baden North district. Anne Rombach-Jung, managing director of REGIO WIL, talks about the future of WILWEST and Esther Schlumpf, project manager at the Upper Valais regional and economic center, deals with the question of whether governance can be a success factor for regional development.

    Be there – on site or via live streaming
    The “SVSM Dialogue Site Management” is held as a hybrid event: The participants either attend the event on site in the unique ambience of the garden hall of the Villa Boveri in Baden or join the event virtually – the entire event is streamed live and offers thanks to a special Event platform also gives virtual participants the opportunity to interact. After registering online, all participants will receive a personal participation link with which they can log into the event via a browser. The event is free for members of the SVSM. Non-members pay a fee of CHF 50. If a membership is registered during or after the event, this amount will be refunded.

    Registration and detailed program:
     https://svsm-standortmanagement.ch/anlaesse

    SVSM Awards for innovative projects
    In addition to the hybrid specialist conferences, the “SVSM Awards” are another focus of the SVSM. These will be awarded again in 2022 after a two-year break due to the pandemic. The awards are aimed at small and large projects – from local to national. The “SVSM Awards” want to make the variety and quality as well as the innovative strength of projects from all over the country visible and thus strengthen the position of the corresponding organizations and initiatives. The “SVSM Awards” are both an incentive and a reward for those involved in the area of location and business development. Projects with a particularly high degree of innovative strength are awarded. Possible examples are location strategies, area developments and corresponding positioning, projects to promote innovation and business clusters, projects to establish or strengthen location brands, promotional activities and campaigns, events that strengthen a location, or organizational development and cooperation models. Applications for the awards are made using an online form. A jury of experts selects the nominated projects from all submissions. The nominees then have the opportunity to present their project to the jury in a virtual session. The announcement of the winning projects and the presentation of the awards will take place as part of the “SVSM Dialogue Economic Promotion” on November 2, 2022.

    Further information and online application:
     https://svsm-standortmanagement.ch/awards

    The umbrella organization for location promotions
    The Swiss Association for Location Management SVSM is a professional association founded in 1998. It enables the interdisciplinary exchange of information and experience, links teaching, research and practice, promotes professionalization in site management and is the contact for questions about site management. The SVSM currently has around 80 members from the areas of location and business development, c, real estate as well as training and further education. Twice a year, the SVSM organizes the hybrid conference “SVSM Dialog”; in spring with a focus on topics related to location promotion, in autumn with a focus on economic development. After a break due to the pandemic, the trade association is again presenting the “SVSM Awards” this year for innovative projects in the area of location management and business development. At the beginning of October, the SVSM – also after a two-year break – once again organizes the popular guided visit to Europe’s largest trade fair for locations and real estate, the Expo Real in Munich.

    Further information on the SVSM:
     https://svsm-standortmanagement.ch

  • Whitepaper: Energetic renovations as an opportunity

    Whitepaper: Energetic renovations as an opportunity

    Knowing that the building sector is responsible for around a quarter of emissions, there is an urgent need to renovate the building stock. Because the few climate-friendly and energy-efficient new buildings will not have a major effect on the entire sector. At the moment we are in a renovation backlog. The current renovation rate of one percent must be doubled in order to achieve the climate targets.

    Practical experience shows that during renewal processes, too little attention is paid to energy-related refurbishment compared to replacement new buildings. The landowners often lack basic information that shows them the economic, ecological and social potential of energy-related renovations. The whitepaper is intended to make a contribution to precisely this. There is a basic overview of the urgency, legal framework, benefits, opportunities and possible strategies of energy-related renovations.

    The results of an ecological balance sheet (life cycle analysis, LCA) and an analysis of the life cycle costs (LCC), for example, form an excellent basis for decision-making. These quantitative assessment methods take into account the entire building life cycle.

    To the white paper

    Comprehensive redevelopment of the Webermühle housing estate
    One example of a successful renovation is the large Webermühle development in Neuenhof. The former Göhner settlement, which was occupied in 1984 and has been owned by a real estate fund from Credit Suisse Asset Management since 2008, houses 368 rental apartments with around 1,500 residents.

    The core of the energetic renovation of the Webermühle is the reorientation of the heat supply. To this end, the client defined a clear goal right from the start: in the future, the heat supply should be at least 70% CO₂-free. Due to the size of the facility, Credit Suisse Asset Management wanted to have the heating system replaced by a contractor instead of producing heat itself. The sustainability of the solution proposed by ewz with a river water heat pump convinced the client.

    Find out more

  • Zurich Real Estate Days 2022

    Zurich Real Estate Days 2022

    The fair is being held for the twelfth time. Due to the intensive construction activities in the Zurich economic area, the trade fair has a permanent place on the agenda of the industry and the public. The SVIT real estate fair is the first point of contact for leading real estate providers in the greater Zurich area for those interested in living. If you are looking for home ownership or first rental properties, you will find what you are looking for here. The offer also includes existing properties and objects that are only in the planning stage. On the other hand, the exhibitors (property developers, project developers, marketers, etc.) use the platform to present themselves more personally than, for example, only on the Internet.

    This year again, all exhibitors and visitors will be treated to culinary delights free of charge at the V-ZUG/Herzog Bistro.

    SVIT Digital Day
    This daily exhibition is taking place for the third time as a trade fair for professionals and players in the real estate industry. Newly combined with the SVIT real estate trade fair, but with a connected, separate exhibition area. Many interested members of the SVIT and other visitors flocked to the popular trade fair from the first events. Providers, users and interested parties can exchange ideas and seek direct contact with various software developers of the digital offers. The latest software applications for the real estate industry will be presented by around 40 exhibitors. An additional highlight on “SVIT Digital Day” are the practice-oriented specialist presentations (free access).

    Find the current hall plan and the exhibitors of the SVIT Digital Day here .

    Digital compass of SVIT Switzerland
    The Digital Kompass Schweiz is an innovation of the SVIT Zurich. This tool accompanies real estate players on their way to digital transformation. He should support and also sensitize to deal with the digital matter. Efficiency in a real estate company depends largely on its software and its interfaces. As an interactive advisor, the digital compass shows digital recommendations for action for concretely applicable solutions. The svit-digital-kompass.ch platform is suitable for anyone who has an affinity and a real interest in real estate, because the software solutions and products are specifically related to the Swiss real estate industry. You can find more information on site.

  • Refurbishment of the large Webermühle development

    Refurbishment of the large Webermühle development

    The Webermühle development in Neuenhof houses 368 rental apartments. The settlement on a peninsula in a loop of the Limmat was built on the industrial site of a former weaving mill and was ready to move into in 1984 after ten years of construction. Planned by the architectural office Steiger Partner AG and built by Ernst Göhner AG, the Webermühle with its different volumes offers living space for up to 1,500 residents. Despite the very high density, the apartments with the four rows of high-rise buildings arranged in a cross shape are characterized by a surprising foresight. Since 2008, the buildings realized in the “Göhner 3” modular construction system have been owned by a real estate fund from Credit Suisse Asset Management.

    Ecologically and economically sustainable renovation
    A good 40 years after moving in, the apartments no longer met today’s standards – neither in terms of appearance nor in terms of comfort. With an analysis of the building structure, the client started planning an extensive partial renovation in 2009, which was implemented in stages between 2012 and 2014. Credit Suisse Asset Management’s portfolio strategy attaches great importance to ecologically and economically sustainable solutions. With the modernization of the Webermühle, one wanted to make the living and green space more attractive for the tenants and to maintain the value of the property. On the other hand, the building technology should be brought up to date and thus the energy consumption should be significantly reduced. Better connections to public transport were also an important goal: Since the construction of a new inclined lift in 2015, Wettingen train station can be reached within a few minutes on foot.

    Heat supply: switch to flow heat
    The core of the energetic renovation is the reorientation of the heat supply. To this end, the client defined a clear goal right from the start: in the future, the heat supply in the Webermühle should be at least 70% CO 2 -free. Due to the size of the facility, Credit Suisse Asset Management wanted to have the heating system replaced by a contractor instead of producing heat itself. The sustainability of the solution proposed by ewz with a river water heat pump convinced the client even after a detailed examination by specialists.

    More about the project

  • New ecological design options with Stoneface natural stone brick look

    New ecological design options with Stoneface natural stone brick look

    With our bonded and patented compact facade system STONE-FACE (www.stoneface.ch), we not only have great references, but also a wonderful wealth of experience with many satisfied builders.

    It has been shown in the past that facades with a stone look (i.e. so-called brick slips) with naturally split surfaces are very popular. We have many beautiful references in the Swiss gneisses Onsernone (www.onsernone.com) Valser or San Bernardino (www.schweizernatursteine.ch) and of course also in our own Rooterberger sandstone (www.rooterberger.ch), which is right on our doorstep in Root is removed. But also the mud-colored Pietra Piasentina from the Julian Pre-Alps in the Friuli (IT) region makes hearts beat faster. The gneiss Montaigut from neighboring France shines with its warm color and natural elegance.

    Since the ecological aspect is becoming more and more important in today’s construction, the above Swiss rocks in particular fulfill this advantage in a perfect manner, because the material used is only between 12 and 20 mm thick and the transport distances are negligible. In addition, the naturally hand-split surface has the least amount of embodied energy, which a special study on the occasion of the 2000-watt society as an energy and climate policy concept for the city of Zurich has shown.

    In order to further increase the design options for architects, planners and builders, we have included additional specially thin-cut bricks from the border region with Italy in our delivery program under the “SASSOMANIA” label. These are not only perfectly suited as a STONEFACE facade, but can also be used as decoration in the interior, in wine cellar construction and, of course, in the garden area for cladding. A first new building in Buochs NW has already been successfully embellished with our Stoneface compact façade system.

    Façade renovation with stoneface: from run-of-the-mill property to beautiful rock resort, Widen.
    Before and after comparison with a stoneface renovation with Vals quartzite, Lucerne.
  • SVSM Dialogue Business Development

    SVSM Dialogue Business Development

    For many years, the SVSM has organized the site management day every spring. On this all-day event, experts from location management, business development and the real estate industry as well as representatives from municipalities, cities and cantons met to listen to case studies, discuss industry-specific topics, exchange experiences and maintain their network. Due to the corona pandemic, the event in 2020 and 2021 could not be held. The board of the SVSM used this “compulsory break” to fundamentally rethink and redesign the event. The result is the new series of events «SVSM Dialog»: From autumn 2021, the SVSM will be organizing two half-day events every year – in autumn with a focus on business development issues, in spring on location management issues. In keeping with the spirit of the times, the events will be hybrid: interested parties can participate physically, on site, or thanks to live streaming virtually from their desks.

    Practice-related presentations and exchange of experience
    The first SVSM Dialog Wirtschaftsförderung will take place on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Capitol cinema in Olten. The event conveys specialist knowledge and connects location managers, business developers, real estate specialists, spatial planners and other interested parties. Three practical presentations with a focus on business development offer the participants valuable technical input for their daily work and use case studies to show possible solutions and strategies for current challenges. Stefan Büeler, Head of the Office for Economy and Public Transport of the Canton of Uri, uses current projects such as tourism development in Andermatt, the Gotthard Base Tunnel or educational and research institutes to demonstrate the approaches of Uri Economic Development. He also goes into which procedure and which organizational forms have proven themselves in practice. Samuel Zuberbühler, Head of Location Promotion City of St. Gallen, gives an insight into the marketing of the city in eastern Switzerland under the provocative title “Sankt ohne Senf” and shows how current issues – such as the revitalization of the inner city – are being addressed there. He also takes up critical points in order to enable a practical exchange of experiences. Bernard Schmid, Managing Director of Promove, provides a look at the working methods, structure and current issues of an economic development organization in French-speaking Switzerland: The Promove association aims to promote the economy in the Riviera-Lavaux region on the Swiss shores of Lake Geneva and connects authorities, Business and other important partners. An extensive aperitif at the end of the event – this part is also streamed live – offers the opportunity to maintain and expand your personal network.

    With them – on site or via live streaming
    The event is carried out as a hybrid event: the participants either visit the event on site at the Capitol cinema in Olten or join the event virtually – the entire event is streamed live and, thanks to a special event platform, also offers virtual participants the opportunity to Interaction. After registering online, all participants will receive a personal participation link with which they can log into the event via a browser. The event is free of charge for members of the SVSM. Non-members pay a contribution towards expenses of CHF 50. If you register for membership during or after the event, this amount will be refunded.

  • ASLM Conversations on Economic Development

    ASLM Conversations on Economic Development

    The Swiss Association of Location Management (ASLM) has taken advantage of the “event break” caused by the recent pandemic to review its offers and adapt them to current needs: On November 17, the Association invites you to the first edition of “ASLM Conversations” on economic development theme. It will be possible to participate in this conference, which will last half a day either in presence in Olten or virtually via videoconference, comfortably seated at your desk.

    Text and Images: ALSM

    In the spring in recent years, the ASLM has organized the «Days of location management». During these events, professionals from location management, economic promotion and the real estate sector, as well as representatives of municipalities, cities and cantons were able to follow reports on specific cases, discuss issues related to the sector, exchange experiences and network. Due to the pandemic, the event could not be organized either in 2020 or even in 2021. The ASLM Council took advantage of this “forced pause” to rethink and completely redesign it. The result is a new series of «ASLM Conversations» which will last half a day: starting from 2021, the Association will organize two events a year – in the fall with a focus on business development, and in the spring on location management. In order to be in step with the times, the events will be hybrid: you can participate both in presence and virtually online, thanks to live streaming.

    Reports on practical cases and comparisons of experiences
    The first ASLM Conversation on Economic Development will be held at the Capitol cinema in Olten on Wednesday 17 November 2021, from 3 to 7 pm. The event will involve location managers, economic promoters, real estate experts, planners and other interested parties. Three practical use cases with a focus on economic development will be explored, which will provide important information, solutions and strategies to address future challenges.

    Stefan Büeler, Head of the Office of Economics and Public Transport of the Canton of Uri, will entertain on the basis of projects such as the tourism development of Andermatt, the Gotthard base tunnel or the training and research institutes, the approach of the Promovimento economic area of the Canton. He will also talk about the procedures and organizational forms that have been successful in practice. Samuel Zuberbühler, Head of Economic Promotion of the City of St. Gallen, will give an overview of the city’s marketing under the provocative title “Sankt ohne Senf” and how they have dealt with current issues, such as the revitalization of the city center. It will also make an overview of the critical issues, to stimulate a discussion on practical situations. Bernard Schmid, CEO of Promove, will offer an overview of the working methods, structure and current issues of an economic development organization in western Switzerland: the Promove association aims to promote the economy of Riviera-Lavaux, a region of the riverside Switzerland of Lake Geneva and in this regard will bring together authorities, companies and other important partners. At the end of the event, a reinforced aperitif, also broadcast in streaming – will give guests the opportunity to discuss among themselves and cultivate their relationships.

    Be present on site or live stream
    Participants can attend the event in presence at the Capitol cinema in Olten * or online: the entire event will be broadcast in streaming and, thanks to a special platform, it will be possible to interact with the participants also via videoconference. After registering online, attendees will receive a link with which they can access the event via a browser. The event is free for ASLM members. Non-members pay a contribution of CHF 50 and those who join the Association during the event will be reimbursed.

    IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PRESENT PARTICIPANTS: The health of attendees and speakers is our top priority. Therefore, only people with a valid Covid certificate and identification document will be admitted. An appropriate check will be made at the entrance to the Capitol cinema.

    Further information:
    Schweizerische Vereinigung
    für Standortmanagement SVSM
    Geschäftsstelle
    Ricketwilerstrasse 135
    8352 Ricketwil (Winterthur)

    Telephone 058 255 08 88
    info@svsm-standortmanagement.ch www.svsm-standortmanagement.ch

    Swiss Association of Location Management (ASLM)
    The ASLM has about 90 members active in the sectors of business location management, regional marketing and economic and real estate promotion. The association promotes the exchange of experiences and networking, favoring the exchange of interdisciplinary information. It is committed to creating a link between theory, research and practice and to promoting professionalism in territorial management. Every year the ASLM invites you to participate in the Business Center Management Day, in which prestigious speakers present the most current issues and cases and sector representatives have the opportunity to meet to develop a networking network. Since 2007 the ASLM has been assigning the ASLM Awards to innovative projects in the field of marketing and territorial development and economic promotion, awarding one person as Territorial Manager of the year.

    www.svsm-standortmanagement.ch

  • Grösstes MINERGIE-A-ECO-Wohnquartier aus Schweizer Holz – Bauarbeiten im Burgdorfer «Fischermätteli» sind im Gang

    Grösstes MINERGIE-A-ECO-Wohnquartier aus Schweizer Holz – Bauarbeiten im Burgdorfer «Fischermätteli» sind im Gang

    Lebensraum aus Schweizer Holz
    Das neue Wohnquartier «Fischermätteli» entsteht im Südosten von Burgdorf, abseits der grossen Verkehrswege, in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Wald, dem Heimiswilbach und dem Naherholungsgebiet. Die Strüby Unternehmungen planen und erstellen als Bauherr zehn Mehrfamilienhäuser mit insgesamt 169 Eigentumswohnungen. Das attraktive und harmonische Quartier gewährt viel Raum für behagliches und gesundes Wohnen zu einem günstigen Preis. Das Wohnungsangebot umfasst:

    18 x 2.5-Zimmer-Wohnungen von 52 bis 71 m2 NWF ab CHF 285‘000

    84 x 3.5-Zimmer-Wohnungen von 82 bis 113 m2 NWF ab CHF 495‘000

    50 x 4.5-Zimmer-Wohnungen von 108 bis 115 m2 NWF ab CHF 610‘000

    17 x 5.5-Zimmer-Wohnungen von 132 bis 140 m2 NWF ab CHF 725‘000

    Einladende Aussenplätze
    Alle Häuser gruppieren sich um die langgezogene zentrale Begegnungszone. Fünf Aussenplätze mit verschiedenen Grössen und Stimmungen beleben die gemeinsame und einladende Erschliessung. Mehrere Spielflächen für unterschiedliche Altersstufen ergänzen das vielfältige Angebot an Aufenthalts- und Begegnungsbereichen. Die ökologische Aussengestaltung mit der Verwendung von einheimischen Pflanzenarten bietet einen idealen Lebensraum und einen Beitrag zur Erhaltung der Biodiversität im Siedlungsraum.

    Gesundes Raumklima
    Die modernen Wohnungen überzeugen durch eine zeitgemässe Architektur. Dank der ECO-Bauweise und dem Baustoff Holz entstehen schadstoffarme Innenräume mit optimaler Luftfeuchtigkeit und ein gesundes Raumklima mit einem grossen Wohlfühlfaktor. Die Einheiten zeichnen sich zudem durch ihr praktisches Raumprogramm aus, welches den heutigen Anforderungen an funktionales und zeitloses Wohnen entspricht. Küche, Ess- und Wohnzimmer verbinden sich dank einer offenen Gestaltung zu einer grosszügigen Wohnfläche. Durch die gemütliche Loggia erweitert sich der Wohnbereich hin zur Natur respektive zu den Innenhöfen und Umgebungsflächen.

    E-Mobility-Station im Quartier
    Die Wohnhäuser werden durch eine Tiefgarage unterirdisch verbunden und allesamt behindertengerecht erschlossen. Das Quartier ist ausgesprochen velofreundlich. Mehr als 300 Veloparkplätze, Veloflickbereiche und eine Velodusche werden den neuen Eigentümern zur Verfügung stehen. Auch der E-Mobilität wird Rechnung getragen, so stehen den zukünftigen Bewohnern nebst 21 Ladestationen für E-Bikes auch fünf Ladestationen für E-Autos und sogar zwei Fischermätteli-E-Autos zum Mieten zur Verfügung. Wer sich mit dem ÖV fortbewegen möchte, findet direkt bei der Einfahrt zum neuen Quartier eine Bushaltestelle.

    Hervorragende Energiebilanz
    Gebaut wird in Strüby-Qualität mit Schweizer Holz, CO2-neutral und im MINERGIE-A-ECO-Standard. Dies garantiert neben dem bereits erwähnten sehr hohen Wohnkomfort auch die beste Energiebilanz. Auf den Dächern der Mehrfamilienhäuser wird eine grosse, effiziente Photovoltaik-Anlage installiert. Die erwartete Stromproduktion deckt einen mittleren Jahres-Stromverbrauch von rund 400 Personen. Die übrige Energie wird erneuerbar mittels Pelletheizung produziert. ■

  • The Branch – For an integrated real estate world

    The Branch – For an integrated real estate world

    The digitization of the construction and real estate industry enables integrated value creation processes with new technological tools. These replace the sequential and isolated processing of the sub-phases. In particular, the clear separation between planning and execution will experience a change that is disruptive and perceptible for the participants. In professional circles, one speaks of vertical integration. Digital construction sites are inconceivable without digitally competent executing companies. It is imperative that the planning is done with the execution company in the future and no longer for them.

    On the other hand, digitization also enables horizontal integration. Thanks to digitization, challenges from the fields of economy, society and the environment can also be tackled integrally through the real estate industry. Against this background, the supposed conflict of interests between economic and social interests as well as energy and climate policy issues can be seen anew.

    New technologies and forms of collaboration
    However, new technologies and a new process landscape in the real estate world are not enough for a more needs-based, more sustainable and more productive industry. In addition, a new understanding and a new culture of cooperation are essential. The provision of market services within closed company boundaries and hierarchical organizations no longer do justice to the more complex tasks.

    Open ecosystems
    These higher demands require doing business in open
    Ecosystems that consist of a strategic network of entrepreneurially independent organizations. With regard to their business models, they complement each other, but focus clearly and competitively on the company's own core competencies.

    The decisive feature of these ecosystems is the temporary or long-term association for certain tasks and projects. This promotes an open exchange of knowledge and skills in order to continuously increase the individual competitiveness of all companies involved and thus also the joint competitiveness of the entire network in the market. Working together in such ecosystems also requires new forms of work and collaboration – and a corresponding work environment.

    The branch
    With this in mind, Halter AG has initiated The Branch, a platform for integrating the real estate world. Integration of the real estate world means understanding it as part of social, ecological and economic relationships, finding marketable answers to the respective challenges and creating offers and processes that meet customer needs. In the real estate industry, too, digitalization is the most important driver of increasing productivity and at the same time the key to solving pressing social, climate and energy policy issues. With this mission, The Branch offers a virtual and physical place to address such issues together: on the one hand with a sponsoring association, the Branch Do Tank, and on the other hand with the Branch Collab with rooms for collaboration in new ecosystems.

    Branch Do Tank
    The Branch Do Tank association sees itself as an initiator for the transformation of the construction and real estate industry initiated in the context of digitization. The core element is the establishment of an integrated value creation process through the use of the new digital possibilities and the associated replacement of the existing waterfall model, in which linear planning in project stages and the solution of isolated individual topics dominate. An integrated real estate world means transparency about the real estate life cycle as well as the effects of spatial and urban development on resource efficiency and social structures. It is a prerequisite for solutions suitable for grandchildren. Implementation is only a question of the industry's willingness to break new ground. This requires a critical mass of innovative companies and cooperation in associations.

    Branch Collab
    Branch Collab offers space for innovative and effective work and collaboration between all those involved in the construction and real estate industry. An integrated real estate world requires a new understanding and a new culture of cooperation between entrepreneurially independent companies and people with complementary business and service models that work together strategically with regard to integrated value creation processes. The decisive feature of these ecosystems is the mutual open exchange of know-how and information in order to continuously increase the individual competitiveness of all those involved and thus also that of the entire network in the market. The Branch Collab is the home base of Branch Do Tank and at the same time its training place, because it offers an open collaboration environment in which the common vision is worked on every day. ■

  • The hotel in the shopping center When construction and use match thanks to drywall construction systems from Rigips.

    The hotel in the shopping center When construction and use match thanks to drywall construction systems from Rigips.

    • The 350 m2 acoustic
      Perforated ceiling on the first floor extends from
      the reception / lobby
      via the bar until
      Breakfast area.
    • As part of the expansion
      of the Perry Center in Aarburg-Oftringen
      opened the Holiday Inn Express in early 2020
      its sixth location in Switzerland.
    • The wooden grate ceiling above the dining tables is suspended from the special substructure of the acoustic ceiling, the Megastil® profiles, with threaded rods.
    • The corridor walls
      consist of conventional
      functional masonry
      with cladding
      made of plasterboard as fire protection.
    • The 80 guest rooms are separated by 205 mm thick plasterboard walls, which provide a sound insulation value of 65 dB and thus ensure peace and quiet.

    The 3-star hotel offers 80 rooms. It has a breakfast room, a bar and a lounge. Guests can go straight to the Perry Center via a passageway, where they can shop and use the other range of restaurants and meeting rooms. It is primarily aimed at business people who are busy in the region and are looking for accommodation for one or more nights in this central location in terms of transport.

    The physical possibilities of dry gypsum construction
    A hotel must above all meet two requirements: peace and security for its guests. The peace and quiet is made possible not least by the good construction quality, whereby dry gypsum construction systems are in no way inferior to conventional construction methods, on the contrary. In the Holiday Inn Express, among other things, a 350 m2 Rigiton® Ambiance acoustic perforated ceiling by Rigips spans a good five meters over the entire ground floor with reception, lobby, bar as well as breakfast and self-service area. The holes of different sizes (Ø 8, 15 and 20 mm) absorb the sound and provide a pleasant acoustic feeling of space. An elongated wooden slat ceiling that appears to float is built in over the tables in the breakfast room. It is mounted using threaded rods on the Megastil® special profiles from Rigips, which were used to reinforce the ceiling substructure in this section.

    Sleep in peace and security
    The partition walls between the individual rooms consist of double-clad Rigips® double stud walls made of 12.5 mm plasterboard with a wall thickness of 205 mm and a sound insulation value of 65 dB. These constructions are of higher quality and yet more efficient to create than concrete or brick walls. And above all, they can be easily relocated should the spatial requirements change. The corridor walls are optimized in terms of sound and fire protection with cladding made of plasterboard, especially in the area of the shaft walls in which the building services are installed.

    Standardized systems with tested performance values
    Rigips now has a catalog of hundreds of tested standard constructions for walls, ceilings and cladding. Their sound and fire protection, but also static and climatic properties vary depending on the height, structure and possibly the combination of systems with one another. It is therefore advisable to speak to drywall specialists from the earliest planning phase. In the case of larger projects in particular, Rigips' key project management, the consultant for planners and investors, can provide information on energy efficiency, life cycle assessment and moisture protection in addition to the relevant planning parameters for wall, ceiling and floor constructions. All construction variants can be called up in a clear system finder at www.rigips.ch. The systems are without exception in accordance with the applicable standards (EN, SIA) resp. Institutions (EMPA, VKF) tested and certified.

    When space requirements change
    In our fast-paced society, space requirements are constantly changing. This can also be the case in a hotel. In order to remain attractive in the long term, a property must be able to react to changing needs and spatial dimensions. If you invest in a flexible construction method with as few load-bearing elements as possible, a wide variety of needs in the construction of the property, but also changes within the existing building envelope, can be implemented with little cost and time. Rigips® and Alba® drywall systems offer maximum freedom of planning and use. ■

  • House of the future with Eternit

    House of the future with Eternit

    • Complementary building envelope with Eternit facade panel, solar facade and wood.
    • Perfect integration of Eternit solar modules into the roof landscape.

    The Chavacots campus has always been considered the house of the future, as around 900 new building envelope specialists are trained in the training center every year. The building from the 1970s had to be renewed in order to meet today's needs with a modern building infrastructure. The training center was rebuilt in just one year with the help of innovative and ecological Eternit products and solar solutions.

    Eternit (Schweiz) AG, based in Niederurnen and with a 125-year success story, manufactures non-combustible roof and facade products made of fiber cement, which are characterized by high quality, durability and resistance. Roofing slate and facade panels made of fiber cement were used for the building envelope and solar solutions from Eternit were optimally integrated at the same time. The new mineral Eternit floor was used in the interior construction.

    Sunskin roof and Sunskin facade – the Chavacots campus becomes an energy supplier
    Sunksin roof and Sunskin facade from Eternit are ecological system solutions for photovoltaic systems that meet all the requirements of the client, Verein Polybau, for a modern solar system. With their frameless, flat shape, the photovoltaic modules fit perfectly into the roof and facade landscape. They are suitable for almost any roof shape.

    Complementary building envelope
    The solar modules on the roof were complemented by durable and robust roof slate elements made of Eternit fiber cement. A wooden facade was held on because the building regulations of the municipality of Les Paccots do not allow otherwise. However, this did not prevent the training building from being turned into a modern, ecological campus with Eternit products.

    "The black tint of the vertical wooden slats on the storeys and the gray of the Eternit slabs of the base interact with the study building opposite for practical work and work with a logic of location and image," says the architecture office Atelier 78 proudly.

    Eternit floor – the natural, mineral floor
    For the classrooms of the Chavacots campus, a floor was sought that could withstand a lot. A central question was to modernize the traditional building with new materials without losing its authenticity. The natural, mineral texture and the subtle tonality of the Eternit floor turned out to be the right choice. ■

    numbers and facts

    Client
    Polybau Association, Uzwil

    architect
    Atelier 78, Châtel-St. Denis

    Processor
    Facetec SA, Crissier (facade)
    B. Schnider SA, Clarens (roof)
    Helion, Yverdon-les-Bains
    (Sunskin roof and Sunskin facade)
    AGM Entreprise Générale Sàrl,
    Monthey (ground)

    Materials used
    Sunskin facade – 48 modules
    Sunskin roof – 228 modules in connection
    Eternit roofing slate Natura Standard
    40 × 40 / color: 6505
    Facade panels Largo Nobilis 214 (634 m2)
    Eternit floor – trend collection Intense (262 m2)