Building physics, acoustics, sustainability and energy from a single source

How can we develop working and living spaces that take full account of sustainability aspects and at the same time offer (more) comfort? And how can we support the construction industry in meeting these challenges?

To answer these questions, Implenia's Specialties Division launched an initiative that ultimately resulted in a completely new offering: Encira integrates building physics, acoustics, sustainability and energy into projects. "Encira offers expertise that is in high demand, enabling us to serve an attractive market while at the same time fitting in perfectly with Implenia's strategy of enabling sustainable construction," emphasizes Anita Eckardt, Head Division Specialties.

Encira is backed by a competent, experienced and inquisitive team that is always thinking outside the box and looking for new, innovative and sustainable approaches. Their credo: the transition from a resource- and energy-intensive construction industry to a circular economy, energy efficiency and green energy generation can only succeed if the comfort in buildings is maintained or even improved for users.

The new offering: innovative, interdisciplinary and from a single source

"We tie in wherever there are useful levers in terms of sustainability, comfort and efficiency," explains Sebastian Boschert, Managing Director of Encira. These levers include building physics aspects such as thermal comfort or air quality; acoustic solutions such as noise protection measures; sustainability certifications; and concepts for the circular economy as well as solutions for energy efficiency. In order to achieve optimum results, we also carry out measurements on site, the evaluation of which is then incorporated into the planning. It is attractive for customers to work with Encira, as the client can commission all disciplines with just one contact person and thus bundle individual contracts with synergy effects.

Measures that can be built right from the start

At the same time, Encira brings extensive knowledge in the realization of construction projects, so that the solutions developed can be implemented sustainably. "We offer our services from day 1 across all phases of the construction project and can therefore get the best out of a project in terms of sustainability. In addition to ecological aspects, we also consider economic and socio-cultural aspects," says Sebastian Boschert.

He illustrates the holistic approach using the example of an energy concept: "We don't just think about how an area can be operated in an energy-efficient way that is pleasant for the users. Instead, where possible, we start with the existing building and ask ourselves which materials can be reused at a later date and thus fed into the circular economy."

This strong team brings a breath of fresh air to the Swiss specialist planner market.