Accelerating housing task & contributing to achieving climate goals

NICE Developers helps municipalities to quickly and effectively increase the housing stock while meeting the Paris Agreement. By developing Paris Proof residential buildings and area developments, together we create change. Are you striving for a healthy, future-proof city? A better future starts with yourself!

Change for municipalities is urgent. Climate legislation in Europe (following the Paris Agreement) requires governments to actively contribute to CO₂ reduction. The goal is to stay under the 1.5 degree temperature increase, but if we continue building in concrete at the same pace, we will already pass that limit in 2027! If municipalities build in a circular way, with bio-based materials and according to the European Sustainable Goals (ESGs), the set goals are achievable. In this area, there is still often a lack of knowledge and experience, but we can help! In fact, we do have this experience. Paris Proof building in wood is possible, because we already do it. Moreover, it does not have to have a negative impact on the land exploitation.

The urgency of more Paris Proof residential buildings is clear. In addition, issues such as more inclusiveness, participation, less loneliness and connection within neighborhoods are important to municipalities. What municipality does not strive for these? What municipality does not want to move toward a healthy, climate-adaptive, biodiverse and connected city for the future? But the most important question is: Which municipality acts on this need? Because that, of course, is what it's all about!

Compaction

With Paris Proof new construction or by opting for wood, we densify the existing city. Because of our focus on participation with (neighborhood) residents, we always do this with sufficient support. Through densification we contribute to the 15-minute city, in which residents find all facilities within their own neighborhood (a 15-minute walk or bike ride away). As a result, fewer traffic movements are needed, which contributes to CO₂ reduction. We involve the neighborhood from the beginning and, because of our experience with timber construction, are able to contribute quickly and efficiently to the densification task. All municipalities have to do is dare. Dare to ask this out in tenders and procurements. This requires ambition, vision and legal accuracy. This is where we can help. Not fear, but ambition helps us move forward. Fear of higher costs for timber construction, a negative effect on the GREX are not necessarily justified. So municipalities: take your responsibility! Let's reduce CO₂ emissions from construction and fulfill the agreements made in Paris.

Quick scan

We help municipalities act. We do this by performing a quick scan within four weeks, after which the feasibility of timber construction is clear. This can be for a residential building, but also for an area development. We advise municipalities, help draw up conditions for tenders and contracts. The result? More biobased buildings that store CO₂, are circular and make a positive contribution to the climate and the neighborhood.

We understand that a municipality does not own all the land and - for the healthy development of a city - also depends on other parties. But that in no way renders municipalities powerless. In fact, we see that good example follows good example. For example, what happens to the (re)development, construction or sustainability of municipal real estate such as schools and sports facilities? These are ideal places to make a statement. A statement for a healthy, green future for all residents.

Distinctive approach

What distinguishes our approach is that we work with Mei architects and planners to design at both the urban and building levels. We combine our extensive design knowledge with our knowledge of and experience with the development of areas and wooden buildings. SAWA's development makes us the leader in the Netherlands in the field of circular timber construction. We are also increasingly able to be price competitive with traditional concrete construction. Thus, the land price of the municipality does not come under pressure.

Do you want to know how you can realize wooden and circular residential buildings in your municipality that contribute to a better climate, good for people and neighborhoods? We are happy to discuss it and offer you our clear vision, and progressive ideas on a silver platter. We feel the urgency that you undoubtedly also feel, and are ready to develop more NICE Buildings.