Architekten Vorsorge

 

Architekten Vorsorge

The building’s housing typology allows for the maximum possible number of compact two-room apartments – and yet without compromising the quality of the construction. This allows a high degree of flexibility in the rental market and also makes the concept financially viable. The architects at Baumschlager Eberle Architekten were able to realise this thanks to the extensive research into the best material selection and construction.

At the same time, they were able to implement large amounts of natural light with the use of glass façades and roof windows. This ensures a pleasant atmosphere in the apartments and provides the residents with a panorama view of the city. The use of a steel frame and concrete floor slabs on all levels, combined with the high insulation values of the building envelope, help to keep energy consumption at a low level.

A particularly important point is Architekten Vorsorge the fact that the project was built on a site with a restricted footprint. This enabled the architects to create a generous amount of living space on just 53 square metres of floor area. The spacious terraces, which offer a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding mountains, are an extra feature that helps to enhance the residents’ enjoyment of their home.

The design was also based on the principles of ‘sustainable’ architecture. For example, it was planned from the outset that a solar thermal system should be installed. This has the potential to significantly reduce energy costs. In addition, the building has been designed to be energy-efficient and to comply with the highest energy efficiency standards.

In this way, the building contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and making a valuable contribution towards climate protection. It was constructed in line with the principles of'sustainable' construction and meets the requirements of the Swiss cantonal regulations on sustainability.

Moreover, the architects were able to reduce the energy requirement for heating and air conditioning by implementing a high level of insulation and using modern technical systems. This means that the building not only saves energy, but it also saves money on maintenance.

In Switzerland, as in many other countries, the obligations of an architect are regulated by law in the Contractors Act (Kontraktengesetz). The provisions in this Act stipulate that the architects must visit the construction site regularly and oversee all the work, including the work performed by subcontractors. This enables them to detect and remedy any errors, deviations or inaccuracies in a timely manner and, where necessary, take measures to correct the problem. It is also the responsibility of the architect to inform the Bauherrn proactively about all the risks that might arise during the construction process. This is achieved by means of a Kostenvoranschlag, which gives the Bauherrn information about the anticipated costs of a particular construction. As a result, he can make decisions in full knowledge of the risks and consequences. This is a fundamental obligation that must not be taken lightly, irrespective of whether the construction work is carried out by the architect himself or his staff.