What do we do with concrete?
the answer is NICE
We are nice
Welcome to NICE, where we provide the answer for a better world - healthy, sustainable, socially inclusive and resilient. How? By developing Paris Proof residential buildings, for example. Read more about the life mission of founders and developers Robert and Mark.
Nice to meet you
You - housing association, municipality, investor or resident - know things have to be different. As a person and as an organization, you want to take the first step toward improvement. Of the environment, of the climate, of the overall quality of life. But how!
Many questions you ask yourself, we also asked ourselves. How do you build a good and Paris Proof residential building? Can wood construction replace concrete construction? Is a wood building fireproof? Is it or is it not more expensive to construct and maintain? And does a wooden residential building live comfortably? We would like to give you the answers, tell you how we already realize this and how we can tackle this together. NICE to meet you!
Nice Highlights
Wood at high altitude
Brief construction update SAWA
Eight enormous stability trusses were incorporated into SAWA. The trusses were produced at the Derix Factory in Westerkappeln, Germany. One wooden truss weighs as much as 7 tons and spans about 14 meters.
NICE reports - Citizen Consultation
In a new episode of NICE Reports, Robert talks to four members of Rotterdam's Citizens' Climate Council. What do they think of SAWA? Watch the NICE Reports here.
SAWA reaches the tenth floor!
SAWA is growing! And growing at an impressive rate. This week the tenth floor has already been reached. The stepped form, which characterizes SAWA, is now clearly visible, and from the shell homes it is easy to see what the stunning view will be, which the future residents will soon enjoy.
Vacancy: medior project developer wood
NICE is immediately looking for a medior project developer wood construction. Are you the "nice" developer who wants to improve the world? Do you want to contribute to climate improvement (CO2 storage), circular building, inclusiveness and biodiversity? Do you prefer to walk in front of the troops rather than behind them? Then we would love to get in touch with you!
SAWA nominated for the PROVADA Inspiration Awards
NICE reports - Anne Koning
We recently had the honor of welcoming deputy Anne Koning to SAWA Rotterdam. In this new NICE reports, we report on the working visit. Mark and Anne emphasize why bio-based building offers a solution to the current housing challenge and how the Province of South Holland is actively promoting this bio-based building for a healthy future. In this new episode of NICE Reports, Mark and Anne Koning discuss the working visit.
Citizens' Climate Consultation at SAWA
Building a Greener Future for Rotterdam
By 2030, our streets and neighborhoods must be greener and healthier for all Rotterdammers. The City of Rotterdam is working hard to achieve this and has appointed the Citizens' Council on Climate. Last Saturday, the Citizens' Council visited SAWA for inspiration.
Video retrospective: Start of timber construction SAWA
Construction at SAWA is in full swing and we look back at the special milestone on Monday, March 4, when Alderman Chantal Zeegers enthusiastically ushered in the start of wood construction.
South Holland leaders sign manifesto for new standard for circular building
Accelerating the circular construction economy together in the province of South Holland
South Holland is celebrating a milestone for the circular construction economy. Innovative frontrunners from the province gathered at NICE Developers in Rotterdam to sign the manifesto Het Nieuwe Normaal.
Start of timber construction SAWA proudly ushered in by Councilwoman Chantal Zeegers
On Monday, March 4, Alderman for Climate, Building and Housing, Chantal Zeegers, gave the official go-ahead at SAWA for timber construction by hoisting the first wooden beam onto the columns. This special milestone for SAWA marks an important step toward innovation in the construction industry and a sustainable future.
