Architecture & Sustainability

Future-proof solutions for architecture and lead consulting

Industrial architecture and building planning: Holistic architectural planning for companies

Architecture for industry has an important place in our company, because industrial companies, in particular, are the key drivers of economic cycles. This is why io sees it as an important part of its holistic and sustainable philosophy to be positive and forward-looking in helping shape these cycles.

Model view of a logistics building including central administration — Model view of a logistics building incl. central administration

A finger pointing at a model of the Erbe logistics centre — Ideas become real structures

Animation of 3 people walking towards a building at sunset — We show you today your building of tomorrow

Architecture drawing done by Jeremy Hotchkiss — With the help of the master planning we enable you to make trend-setting decisions

Model view of a logistics building incl. central administration

Ideas become real structures

We show you today your building of tomorrow

With the help of the master planning we enable you to make trend-setting decisions

Added value

Optimization of processes, buildings and systems as one unit

Achieving CO₂ neutrality in construction, production and operation

Central point of contact, maximum integration of disciplines, multiplier of concepts, moderator in finding solutions

Improvement of socio-cultural and productive factors for employees

Reference projects for Architecture & Sustainability

All references

Erbe

3D animation of the main entrance to the new logistics center

Erbe

Erbe partnered with io to launch its “erbe 4.i – we continue to develop” construction project, with the aim of expanding its production site in Rangendingen with a center of excellence for medical technology instruments.

Airbus

View of the Ground Demonstrator in Taufkirchen

Airbus

Airbus built a “Ground Demonstrator” in Taufkirchen as part of an initiative to further develop new hybrid drive systems.

Lohmann Therapie Systeme AG (LTS)

New logistics center built on the Andernach site

Lohmann Therapie Systeme (LTS)

LTS called on io’s expertise in consulting and planning to act as lead consultant for the project from initial concept to planning, tendering, supervision of implementation, and final approval.

Destilla

io undertook a concept and master planning process to examine and conceptualize the aspirations to expand the existing plant.

B.Braun Crissier

B.Braun

io developed a building design, material flows and hygiene zoning, and evaluated alternative implementation models, taking account of future developments and efficiency needs.

Reference projects for Architecture & Sustainability

All references

Erbe

Airbus

Airbus built a “Ground Demonstrator” in Taufkirchen as part of an initiative to further develop new hybrid drive systems.

Lohmann Therapie Systeme AG (LTS)

Lohmann Therapie Systeme (LTS)

LTS called on io’s expertise in consulting and planning to act as lead consultant for the project from initial concept to planning, tendering, supervision of implementation, and final approval.

Destilla

io undertook a concept and master planning process to examine and conceptualize the aspirations to expand the existing plant.

B.Braun Crissier

B.Braun

io developed a building design, material flows and hygiene zoning, and evaluated alternative implementation models, taking account of future developments and efficiency needs.

How we work

Feasibility and master planning

The first planning stages set the course for your building project. We enable you to make landmark decisions.

These include:

Early-stage consulting on project execution strategy (planning, contracting, implementation)
Feasibility studies
User needs assessment
Site master planning (SMP)
Property analyses
Concept design / block planning
Cost and economic feasibility studies
Basic evaluation and preliminary design in accordance with HOAI* service phases I and II

^{* HOAI = the German Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers}

Animated exterior view of the new Wala distribution and logistics centre

Drafts and planning approval

We ideally combine user needs, process requirements and building code specifications – our interdisciplinary teams coordinate all interfaces and support you all the way to the final building application.

We offer:

Design and approval planning in accordance with HOAI* service phases III and IV

^{* HOAI = the German Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers}

Implementation planning and tendering

io will guide you all the way from implementation planning to the award of the individual trades (HOAI* service phases V to VII) and also coordinate the various specialist services.

We take on the following responsibilities for individual trades, general contractors as well as investor models:

Project management and organization
Integration and coordination of all technical participants as well as any necessary special experts and consultants
Creation and monitoring of the planning schedule
Costing and tracking
Preparation of service specifications
Implementation of the tender and award procedure

^{* HOAI = the German Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers}

Image of unfinished scaffolding against a blue sky

Implementation and acceptance

We support you in construction management, property supervision, final documentation and planning the commissioning.

General contractor procedures:

Organization and implementation of quality assurance on site
Invoice verification and cost control
Deadline tracking and control
Review of general contractor implementation planning
Support during final approval

Procedures for the individual trades:

Organization and implementation of on-site management
Invoice verification and cost control of all trades
Deadline monitoring and control of the individual trades
Verification that all work conforms with the planning requirements
Coordination of the trades on the construction site
Support during final approval

Investor model:

Tenant representation

Commissioning of buildings and facilities

After completion and handover of the buildings and facilities, io continues to provide support during and after commissioning:

Handover
Monitoring defect rectification
Commissioning management

Core competencies in architecture & sustainability

We offer the full range of planning services for buildings, architecture, structural design, technical building equipment, outdoor facilities and fire protection, all from a single source.

Feasibility studies
Technical due diligence
Site assessment and evaluation
Brown field and green field planning
Planning a change of use during operation
Design, draft, tender and award
Site supervision
Commissioning and optimization

At io integrated planning encompasses:

Building energy system consulting
Funding advice
Planning and implementing strategies to minimize CO₂
Green building certification consulting such as LEED, DGNB and BREEAM
Intelligent building technologies
Implementation of the German Law on Emission Control (BImSchG) procedure including expert opinion