by Remko Zuidema | | Best Practices, Governance, Health
Replacing your total internal home fit-out without disturbing the neighbors? Sounds promising to do so in a week or so? Japan introduced this new legislation over 10 years ago and with over a 100.000 homes a year nobody wants to go back to the old times! Now Korea and...
by Remko Zuidema | | Best Practices, Governance, Health
Do you try out everything yourself or do you like to learn from the examples of others? Personally, I like to do the latter and I gladly share that new knowledge with you. That is the reason I travel around the world on behalf of BRIQS, in search of the best building...
by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Governance, Health, Invest in Real Estate, User
It’s strange that we do not join forces more often because, just like you, a lot of people are looking for the same building or area to live in. True, most of the time this is the only similarity. You may be in a different phase of your life and your family...
by Remko Zuidema | | Construction process, Economy, Governance, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction
Did you know that there exists a method called Open Building that allows affordability, happiness and health to link buildings in developing cities? You only need to look at yourself to know when you feel really happy in your living or working environment. That is...
by Remko Zuidema | | Circular Economy, Construction Law, Construction process, Governance, Health, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction, User
Can I ask you something? Who do you think is the best sponsor when it comes to your new home or workplace? Is that the investor, developer, architect or contractor? No, that really is you! For years BRIQS has been arguing passionately for more influence for you in the...
by Remko Zuidema | | Best Practices, Construction process, Governance, Invest in Real Estate, Sustainable Construction
When you live or work in a monument, then you know that you have to deal with special aspects. Emotions, for example. And rules. Adjusting matters to your user needs takes a lot of preparation. A monument determines the streetscape, you see, and how you and others...