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About Us

About Us

“As an architect and a scientist I understand the impact of mankind on nature.”

Before becoming an architect and energy expert Eric Nelson was a marine scientist and used to work for the U. S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) where he studied extensively the impact of hurricanes on the U.S. coastline. While studying natural climatic disasters he began to understand the human influence in the frequency and severeness of such event. With that realization he decided to back to school and get a Masters degree in Architecture developing a new passion for sustainable architecture.  After graduating and working for a little while in the U.S. he very quickly realized that the U.S. did not have the open mindset for sustainable architecture and decided therefore to return to Switzerland where he worked with some pioneering architects in sustainable building practices. There he was exposed to slew of new ideas, concepts and technologies. After working for some time with other “solar architects” he decided to start his own architecture office with focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. He is now offering his wealth of ideas and experience back to the U.S. looking to spawn collaboration, know-how and technology exchange between the old and new world.

Unsere Einstellung und Arbeitsweise

Conviction is the basis of our doing

With our services we want to make a real contribution toward a sustainable future now. For that we take an integral approach toward architecture and put it into context with the life and surrounding of the occupant. Our approach is based on five guiding principles:

1) Architecture is more than simply a structure. It entails rather the integration into the life and environment of the people.

2) We break from old patterns of thinking. Because we understand that the requirements from client to client as well as the measures from project to project are always different.

3) Technology is not the answer for everything. Real sustainable architecture requires the maximum feasible implementation of passive measures before the concise introduction of technology.

4) We refuse to be wasteful. That is why we use resources, energy, space, time and money with diligence and care.

5) We think about tomorrow. Because our ultimate goal is to build a sustainable future for our children.

The three pillars of our work

Our aim is to produce responsible, high-grade architecture. We are convinced, that only quality buildings can provide a long lasting, hence sustainable solution. For our consulting, planing and implementation services we strive for maximize quality based on the following pillars:

 

  1. We listen. We put special emphasis on communication with the client. In order to provide convincing solutions, we need to first understand what his/her needs, goals and motivation is.
  1. We think interconnected. For our work we combine pioneering possibilities of technological innovations with alternative building biological, ecological and physical measures.
  1. We act local. We value quality products, thus we work closely with locals: experienced specialists as well as construction workers that are within the region of the project.

Our network of experts

Nelson Architech pursues a cooperative partnership with all participants in the building process. Specialty solutions and requirements are provided with the help or our network of industry partners and experts in the respective fields.

Michael Gentzsch: As an architect and building biologist Michael Gentzsch has over ten years of experience in project management for new construction as well as retrofit. His special focus lies in the building biology and ecology of retrofits.

E-Lime: A world without noise and pollution. Cars that silently glide by and leave plenty of fresh air to breath. That is the vision of E-Lime, experts in electro-mobility. When you are building an energy-efficient house and want to buy an electric-vehicle with that – E-Lime with help you with the right choice of vehicle, charging station, travel planing and other accessories.