green 2/2016

Green 2/2016
The current issue of DETAIL green is dedicated to this question. In an interview with Thomas Jocher, we discuss alleged and real cost drivers in residential construction. The article entitled ‘Affordable housing in Europe’ takes a look at the housing situation in Zurich, Paris and London. The buildings documented in this issue illustrate the wealth of potential solutions for the housing dilemma. From terraced houses in an informal settlement in the outskirts of Cape Town to a cooperative housing estate in Zurich, they all combine below-average costs with ecological ambition and social added value.
The latter, in particular, is often the result of intensive participation. Anyone who listens to their target group cannot ignore their needs when planning for the future. This also applies to the editors of magazines. In spring 2016, we therefore set up an online survey in order to open up a discussion on the concept and contents of DETAIL green. The great response we received confirmed that DETAIL green is and will continue to be important as the voice of ecology and sustainability in building. We also received some valuable pointers as to how the magazine might be improved in future. We would like to sincerely thank all those who participated for their valuable feedback.