Ecology in architecture

 

The use of the materials, according to their natural characteristics, in conjunction with modern building technology is environmentally sustainable and improve thereby the economic value.

The modern architect must have a global view of the construction activities in environmental, economic and social terms over the whole building life cycle.

The energy

As an ideal, a building should not consume energy, but instead produces an energy surplus as in the case of the positive energy house. Energy conservation and use of renewable energy costs less and does not have a stressful effect on the environment. Knowledge of modern technologies and their use, as well as existing environmental standards, are the planning basis for realizing sustainable building.

The resources

Renewable materials need less energy to be manufactured, they don't produce waste and therefore have no negative effect on the overall energy balance. Wherever it's possible Frey's architects use renewable materials and equipments. We also avoid using solvent-halogenated materials and paintings. We currently build timber multi-storey townhouses.

Environmentally friendly & healthy

We use no environmentally harmful materials, such as PVC, solvent-based paints and lacquers, or herbicide impregnation agent. We create spaces that are positive for health and welfare and promote interpersonal sustainable life

Technically meaningful

Anything is possible, but not everything is needed.
Availability of cheap materials and new technical capabilities have replaced the meaningfull use of materials and intelligent solutions developement.
Due to the availability of cheap oil and other fossil fuels in recent decades, there was no effort made to develop energy-efficient building envelope, or to invest in technology to produce renewable energy, such as geothermy.