About Nice
NICE Developers for a resilient and more sustainable world.
For founders and developers Robert Winkel and Mark Compeer, the change they are working towards is both urgently needed and a life mission. NICE Developers not NICE Developers for this change to happen, but is actively contributing to it by proving that it is possible to develop and build differently. With the realization of Paris Proof residential buildings and their own (wood) construction concept , for example.
For example, the award-winning SAWA residential building is the first circular wooden high-rise project in Europe. And there are more to come! Sustainability and social inclusivity characterize these "NICE Buildings." Sustainability, through CO2 storage in the wood, use of recycled materials, and a strong focus on climate adaptability and biodiversity. Social inclusivity, through participation with (local) residents, the creation of communal spaces, and a mix of owner-occupied, mid-segment rental, and social housing units within one building.
With this bold approach, NICE offers a solution to the critical need of governments, housing corporations, and property owners who also strive for improvement. 'The necessity exists. The viable business case is there. What are we waiting for?!' according to Robert and Mark.
Focus on Impact
With Focus on Impact a co-shareholder, NICE is part of a larger business association. This allows NICE, as a timber construction developer, to work on the development of sites owned by Focus on Impact. For other sites, this collaboration means that NICE has the opportunity to develop new projects at its own risk and, if desired, to act Focus on Impact an investor together with Focus on Impact .
Read the article: NICE receives capital injection from Focus on Impact.
Five essential features of the NICE Concept
- Climate-friendly
Thanks to timber construction and the use of bio-based and recycled materials, NICE Buildings have NICE Buildings lower carbon footprint and store CO2 instead of emitting them. In this way, NICE Buildings make NICE Buildings positive contribution to the climate. - Socially Inclusive
By uniting diverse income groups in a mix of affordable housing in the social and mid-rental segments and free-sector homes, NICE contributes to a socially inclusive society. In addition to housing, the emphasis is on communal facilities to encourage encounters between residents and neighbors, fostering a sense of mutual responsibility and preventing loneliness.
that promote biodiversity By developing green buildings, we contribute to improving biodiversity. By integrating a rich variety and the right selection of plants and nesting boxes into the building, NICE Buildings provide NICE Buildings safe haven and food for insects and birds.- Future-proof and circular
The NICE Concept based on the principle of 'open construction': a flexible system of columns and beams, creating maximum freedom of layout and allowing the buildings to be adapted in the future. In addition, the concept is circular: the buildings can be dismantled, allowing the materials to be reused in the long term. - Feasible and fast
Building with wood offers opportunities for fundamental change in the development and construction chain, enabling the NICE Concept to be NICE Concept and more competitive than 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 integration and active involvement of the neighborhood, making NICE Buildings valuable and sustainable asset to the community.
The timber developer for healthy neighborhoods and cities
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