Resident or worker in a building, being frequently or just occasionally entering. It can be a tenant or client of a company or shop residing there. Resident, worker or visiter of a building which thereby frequently or just occasionally enters. This may be a tenant or customer of a residing company.
Do you know why the owner of a shopping center is the best landlord? Because he offers users the freedom to set up shop at their own discretion. This is something landlords like housing corporations can learn a lot from. It is unfortunate that those organisations seem to have no economic interest in giving tenants that kind of […]
(As published earlier on the CircularCity website) For you as an end-user without any influence, a building holds little value, so you will not care much about what happens to it later on. This puts you in direct opposition to the investor, although he has hardly any problems with throwing materials away. Currently, as an end-user […]
Can you imagine that you let somebody else choose a new car for you? Of course, that is out of the question! That is definitely something you would want to do yourself. For the simple reason that no one knows better than you what, how and where you want to drive. You also want to […]
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 group is different. […]
There is something very strange going on in the building world if you look at the order in which decisions are now made for you as end user. These can cause you considerable damage. As an End User you do not get what you want and pay way too much. The name End User often implies […]
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 development and construction process. Experience and research […]
Creating a new home or a new workplace is an emotional deal for you as a user. All that talk about dimensions, materials and structures is of secondary importance when it comes to being truly satisfied after moving in. It is useful for you to know who in the building process truly has an open […]
Do you rent a house or apartment and does your landlord not allow you to customize your home to your personal needs and wishes? Unless you restore everything to its original state when you leave? Then use the approach of the housing corporation ‘De Goede Woning’ in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, to inspire your own landlord. […]
Chances are you are already familiar with the term “flexible working”. But what do you know about (the) “flexible building”? Probably not as much so let me help you, because flexible building is the ultimate solution for future-proof living, working and leisure in buildings that are always ready for what you want next. I would like […]
Shocking News! I was being electrified in my own bed and did not know it. I was surprised to hear it, but it certainly explained why we had problems getting up in the morning. This we recently found out, thanks to an investigation by a building biologist. I had asked him to look into the air quality […]
