These principles are part of my company philosophy and act as a guide when assessing projects. They arise from my "Building Biology Concept", which serves to raise awareness among clients and project participants. In the best case, a project must contain and fulfill all the principles to be called alternative.
SUSTAINABILITY
People and collective well-being are at the center. The three areas of environment, society and economy are valued equally. A new paradigm is emerging that opens up the possibility of searching for new ways and in which resources are used with thrift and with responsibility towards nature.
Circular energy
The structures are built according to a closed-loop principle and can be deconstructed, i.e. building materials and components can be reused. Techniques and building materials are taken into account in the choice of system. With the help of a closed loop system, the constructions use rainwater and solar radiation as resources. Little energy is consumed during construction and operation.
Healthy interiors
Our well-being and human needs in buildings and open spaces are the focus. The materialization as well as external, biological and chemical factors have a great influence on well-being, motivation and growth.
Regenerative building materials
Regenerative and durable building materials are central criteria in the choice of materials. Materials are chosen that consume little gray energy during production and disposal. Through life cycle costs, maintenance strategies and the avoidance of structural damage are assessed as important influencing factors.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is reflected in the union of the planning phase of the building and its surroundings. The principles of permaculture are part of the building project and are integrated through facade and roof greening, with the aim of creating a diverse flora and fauna. Materialization and biodiversity are intended to prevent global warming in cities.
Management
The contracting parties agree to apply the building biology-ecological criteria in planning and execution. Planners, specialists and executors adhere to these criteria in planning and execution and guarantee the longevity of the planned and built within their responsibility.
Recommendations
Companies, architects, craftsmen, traders, organizations, offices and products are selected and evaluated according to the guidelines and principles of building biology. Project participants who have a social and ecological responsibility and a correct attitude are recommended.