immo!nvest – Die Plattform für Standorte und Immobilien

Tag: Planer

  • Study on the role of spatial planning in rising housing costs

    Study on the role of spatial planning in rising housing costs

    The study “Causes of rising housing costs in Switzerland with a focus on spatial planning” makes it clear that spatial planning plays a moderating role in the real estate market: it has an impact on construction activity and thus influences housing costs. The increase in demand for housing, on the other hand, is a driving factor in rising housing costs. Among other things, the downsizing of households, population growth and rising individual housing consumption play a role here.

    Spatial planning can have an influence here. It limits the availability of building land and zoning capacities. In this way, it controls how flexibly the supply of housing can adapt to changing demand. If spatial planning is too strict, the supply can react less flexibly to the strong increase in demand. This can lead to higher housing costs in the long run.

    Internal development as a solution

    However, one of the tasks of spatial planning is to limit urban sprawl and protect the landscape. The study identifies inner development as an instrument that allows both the protection of the landscape and an increase in the supply of housing. The study also shows that rezonings have a price-dampening effect in areas where the utilisation of building zones is already high. Upzoning is defined as the expansion of possible uses within a building zone. This is therefore an effective means and, if used in a targeted manner, can have an optimal effect. The study results also suggest a connection between high housing costs and high planning and process costs. Lengthy approval and objection procedures also contribute to increased costs.

    Conference on housing and spatial development

    As part of the Swiss Housing Days 2023, which will take place from 3 to 7 November 2023 in Biel, a panel of experts will discuss on 6 November how internal development can be shaped so that more affordable housing is created in the process. More details and registration at www.bwo.admin.ch.

  • Luucy introduces new version of its 3D programme for planners

    Luucy introduces new version of its 3D programme for planners

    Luucy AG, with locations in Lucerne and Schlieren, has launched a new generation of its platform of the same name. Luucy 2.6 is now also available in French, the young company informs in a corresponding press release. In addition, the new version features expanded keyboard navigation and simpler control. In addition, relevant data sets for spatial and real estate development are made available. Luucy kicks off with relevant data sets from the Canton of Lucerne.

    With the Luucy platform, real estate developments can be modelled, analysed, visualised and communicated by means of a digital twin. In version 2.6, the roof pitch can now be freely set. A new function also makes navigation possible in the underground levels of buildings.

    The 3D models created with the help of Luucy are used to make development plans clear for experts and the interested public. They go into such detail that the shadows cast by the buildings can be depicted. Location promoter Limmatstadt AG has also already presented such a digital 3D model of the Limmat Valley. This makes it possible to experience the region and its urban development projects virtually.

  • 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.
  • Sustainable building network develops new standard

    Sustainable building network develops new standard

    The Zurich Sustainable Building Network Switzerland (NNBS) has published a new measuring and control instrument for sustainable building. As of April, a specially set up technical secretariat takes care of the announcement of the new standard, as stated in a press release . The department is intended to be the point of contact for engineers, planners and builders in all construction phases.

    The civil engineer and professor for sustainable building at the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Burgdorf, Stephan Wütherich, is in charge of the secretariat. Erdjan Opan from OPAN concept SA also brings his knowledge to the secretariat. He played a key role in developing the standard for sustainable building in the infrastructure sector.

    The standard measures the sustainability of a project using 75 indicators. It can be used in all project phases from the location decision through project development and construction to operation, maintenance and dismantling. The users use it to assess various topics such as health and safety, costs and benefits, energy and soil, as well as community, climate and landscape, like checklists.

    The catalog also helps to question established processes, raise funds and support communication with political actors and the population, according to the announcement.

    The standard is based on the SIA 112/2 "Sustainable Building – Civil Engineering and Infrastructures" standard and is compatible with other application systems.