GreenOnly Development®
GreenOnly Development®, a revolutionary concept, opens up the possibility of realising, retrofitting, converting or revitalising existing buildings and future new buildings in a high-yield, cost-conscious, emission-neutral and user-friendly way. Our goal is to regularly set new standards which exceed current regulations and certification standards.
Zero emission
Reduced costs,
high returns
Highest product & user quality
Re-development
& New construction
Proven concept
Visionary sustainable building concept
with low-tech approach
GreenOnly Development® with integrated 2226® building concept:
Buildings without central heating, ventilation or air conditioning.
Our low-tech solution is based on 5 components:
1. intelligent climate architecture
2. natural controlled ventilation
3. smart sensors & controls
4. optimised thermal mass & excellent insulation
5. integrated energy concept
projects
Office Properties
As an established project developer with a focus on low-tech approaches, we present an excerpt of our portfolio and the sustainable future in commercial real estate.
Residential properties
Residential real estate is characterised by stable demand and long-term appreciation. Innovative and sustainable solutions can additionally increase returns.
Cooperation with research institutions
On the pulse of time with
GreenOnly Development®:
In close cooperation with renowned institutes from science & research (such as ETH Zurich and TU Graz), we develop innovative, creative and proven building solutions to always be at the forefront of technology. With us, you will experience the future of construction.
Product categories
GreenOnly Development® powered by FREO combines fundamental, long-standing experience in the areas of new construction, refurbishment and development with holistic planning and construction process management as well as extensive expertise in sustainable construction, real estate and investment management.
Pan-European real estate
fund solutions
with GreenOnly Development® building blocks in the Value-Add segment
As part of the pan-European FREO Group, we have an excellent track record of over 20 years. We are represented across Europe with over 80 employees in 11 offices. Our clients include the most sophisticated investors such as Anglo-Saxon private equity, alternative and sovereign wealth funds.
We offer clients excellent growth opportunities with institutional individual fund and club deals in the value add segment. This includes manage-to-core funds, develop & hold funds as well as funds that are managed sustainably and according to ESG criteria through our sustainability brand GreenOnly Development®.
This creates sustainable, future-proof and economically enhanced real estate funds.
Benefits
- Excellent track record and high investment performance
- Outstanding growth opportunities
- Special funds in the form of individual funds, club deals and institutional multi-investor funds
- Demonstrably sustainable real estate projects with excellent certification
Project development
with GreenOnly Development® - a visionary, sustainable building concept for refurbishments & new buildings.
At the core of GreenOnly Development® project development is the reduction to the essentials, in particular the low-tech concept. This includes, for example, the use of bio-based, local materials, the reduction of technical building equipment and the use of intelligent climate architecture with smart ventilation systems and natural heating and cooling methods.
In addition, we offer customised, holistic solutions that are characterised by a combination of sustainability modules such as the use of regenerative materials, life cycle assessment accompanying the design, the use of renewable energy sources and the increase of biodiversity on the building.
Benefits
- Extensive reduction of energy & greenhouse gas emissions in construction and operation (up to 100%).
- Lower construction and operating costs
- Higher user comfort
- High-yield properties, longer life cycles
- Compliance with current regulations and eligibility for green building labels/certifications
Consulting, Planning, Construction Management & Execution
Our GreenOnly Development® projects are managed centrally, from a single source: We manage all processes across all project phases and thus support the transition to a future-proof and sustainable building stock in every construction phase.
As developers and building consultants, we specifically address your needs and accompany you with analyses, optimisations, studies and cost estimates.
As a building trustee, general planner, general contractor or total contractor, we stand for maximum cost, quality and schedule reliability. Our planning and construction team is highly competent and has many years of experience.
Benefits
- Holistic, sustainable and economic project management
- Strong customer focus; close, regular coordination depending on individual needs
- Fair and transparent cooperation
News
EXPO REAL – Podium discussion: Recipes against
«stranded assets»
Dr. Miriam Esders, FREO ESG Group Officer and Sustainable Real Estate Manager, will take part in the panel discussion «Rethinking and New Action, Recipes against Stranded Assets» to show ways in which real estate can be developed in a sustainable and innovative way.
04.10.2023,
14:00 - 14:50 h
Hall A2, Stand 450, EXPO REAL FORUM
TELOS Wiesbaden Alternative Conference - Lecture
Dr. Verena Göswein, FREO ESG Manager Real Estate, will give a lecture on «Economically sensible zero-emission buildings through innovation and low tech» at the 4th TELOS Wiesbaden Alternative Conference.
09.11.2023, Nassauer Hof, Wiesbaden
Institutional Money - Interview «Our trump card is not using technology».
Interview with Institutional Money, Prof. Hartmut Leser and Dr Miriam Esders: Questions around GreenOnly Development® and the low tech approach to buildings.
Immobilien Zeitung – Article «It stays cool even without air conditioning»
In the article in Immobilien Zeitung «Auch ohne Klimaanlage bleibt es kühl» (Even without air conditioning it stays cool), the topic of building without heating, cooling and ventilation systems is explained.
Immobilien Summit - Mobility - what next?
Presentation by Ms Sophie Stigliano, Director Urban Standards and Bernd Hofer, CEO, FREO Switzerland on the topic of «Green Only Development® and the Leverage of Neighbourhood Mobility» at the 9th Real Estate Summit on 04 July 2023 in the Zurich Airport Region.
Project announcement AMBER - Sustainable & innovative single-tenant building
Discover the prestigious single-tenant building at Universitätstrasse 105 in Zurich on the lively Rigiplatz. With its striking glass façade and innovative building concept, this property offers a unique opportunity for discerning tenants.
Contact
Our leadership team looks forward to a conversation with you.
GreenOnly Development®
Bernd Hofer
Managing Director
GreenOnly Development®
CEO FREO Switzerland AG
+41 76 557 05 13
b.hofer@greenonlydevelopment.eu
Dr. Miriam Esders
Managing Director
GreenOnly Development®
ESG Group Officer,
Sustainable Real Estate Manager FREO Group
+41 79 430 10 91
m.esders@greenonlydevelopment.eu
Dr. Verena Göswein
ESG Real Estate Manager
GreenOnly Development®
ESG Real Estate Manager
FREO Switzerland AG
+41 79 305 43 95
v.goeswein@greenonlydevelopment.eu
Rosa Prieto
Head of Marketing & Product management
GreenOnly Development®
Marketing & Project management
FREO Switzerland AG
+41 44 545 23 24
r.prieto@greenonlydevelopment.eu
FREO Group
Zürich
FREO Switzerland AG
Dreikönigstrasse 8
CH-8002 Zürich
Frankfurt
FREO Germany GmbH
Kurfürstendamm 196
DE-10707 Berlin
Berlin
FREO Germany GmbH
Goetheplatz 1
DE-60313 Frankfurt am Main
Contact
GreenOnly Development®
c/o FREO Switzerland AG
Dreikönigstrasse 8
CH-8002 Zürich
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