About Nice
NICE Developers develops for a resilient and longer lasting world.
For founders and developers Robert Winkel and Mark Compeer, the change they are working on is both necessary and a mission in life. NICE Developers is not waiting for this change, but actively contributes to it by proving that it is possible to develop and build differently. With the realization of Paris Proof residential buildings and their NICE Products for example.
For example, the award-winning residential building SAWA is the first circular wooden high-rise project in Europe. And more are to follow! Sustainability and social inclusiveness characterize these "NICE Buildings. Sustainability, through CO2 wood storage, use of recycled materials and a firm focus on climate adaptability and biodiversity. Social inclusivity, through participation with (neighborhood) residents, the creation of communal spaces and a mix of owner-occupied, mid-rent and social rental housing within one building.
With this bold approach, NICE offers an answer to the critical need of governments, corporations and property owners who also want to do better. 'The need is there. The viable business case is there. What are we waiting for!" said Robert and Mark.
Focus on Impact
With Focus on Impact as a co-shareholder, NICE is part of a larger corporate partnership. As a result, NICE is concretely working as a timber construction developer to develop locations owned by Focus on Impact. For other sites, this partnership means that NICE has the ability to develop new projects on a risk basis and, if desired, act as an investor together with Focus on Impact.
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NICE Developers offers a certified, circular wood building concept based on a flexible open building system of columns, beams and floors. This new standard provides Paris Proof residential buildings. The concept enables industrial, low-nitrogen construction and combines wood construction with affordable housing, nature-inclusive design and shared facilities. Visit the NICE Products page for more information.
Five essential features of the NICE Concept
- Climate Friendly
Thanks to wood construction and the use of biobased and recycled materials, NICE Buildings have a lower footprint and save CO2 instead of emitting. In doing so, the NICE Buildings make a positive contribution to the climate..., - Socially inclusive
By uniting diverse income groups in a mix of affordable housing in the social and middle rental segment and free-sector housing, NICE contributes to a socially inclusive society. as. In addition to the housing offer, the emphasis is on community facilities to encourage encounters between residents and local residents, contributing to mutual responsibility and loneliness prevention. - Promoting biodiversity
By developing green buildings, we contribute to improving biodiversity. By incorporating abundant and appropriate selection of plants and nesting boxes into the building, NICE Buildings provide safe shelter and food for insects and birds. - Future-proof and circular
The NICE Concept is based on the principle of "open construction": a flexible system of columns and beams, creating maximum freedom of layout and making the buildings adaptable in the future. Moreover, the concept is circular: the buildings are demountable, allowing the materials to be reused in the long term. - Feasible and fast
Building in wood offers opportunities for a fundamental change in the development and construction chain, allowing the NICE Concept to be faster and competitive compared to traditional (concrete) construction. This effectiveness is supported by four key aspects:
- acquired knowledge and experience and a proven timber construction concept;
- chain integration between architect, developer, builder and timber supplier for
efficiency and cost savings;
- focus on quality improvement rather than profit maximization;
- careful incorporation and active involvement of the neighborhood, making NICE Buildings a valuable and sustainable asset to the area.
The wood developer for healthy neighborhoods and cities
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