Investment properties in the direct portfolio of pension funds - realized with the Openly building system

Our offer is aimed specifically at Swiss pension funds that want to achieve stable and attractive long-term returns on their investment projects. Through climate-positive construction, we realize sustainable properties that not only create ecological added value, but also offer sustainable increases in value and promising return opportunities. We carefully analyze the potential of the locations and develop tailor-made, sustainable usage concepts that meet the high demands of modern investors. You benefit from predictable profitability, ESG compliance and a future-proof investment strategy.

What Openly achieves for your yield projects:

• Measurably climate-neutral or negative CO₂ footprint A demonstrably low or even negative CO₂ footprint is achieved thanks to innovative construction methods and sustainable materials.

• Long-term cost efficiency Optimized operating, maintenance and energy costs ensure sustainable profitability over the entire life cycle of the property.

• Low vacancy rate thanks to high quality of living Modern living concepts and high-quality furnishings increase the attractiveness and lead to a consistently high occupancy rate.

• Integration into ESG reporting and climate-related target systems The properties meet the highest environmental, social and governance standards and can be seamlessly integrated into existing ESG reporting structures.

Our offer for pension funds:

• Project development as a service partner We support you from planning to completion with comprehensive expertise and customized solutions.

• Investment structure and form of ownership The aim is for the pension fund to hold the property directly in its own portfolio after completion.

• Governance and transparency Detailed cost, construction and time management with comprehensive controlling reports. In addition, we offer ESG data models, CO₂ balance sheets and independent third-party audits to ensure maximum transparency and quality.

Real estate development

Our services include targeted site development, in which we analyze potential and design sustainable usage concepts. In financial project development, we support you from the initial feasibility study and profitability calculation through to the optimal structuring of the investment. With our expertise, we create the basis for future-proof real estate projects and sustainable value enhancement.

Architecture & general planning

The Valley Architekten AG - a spin-off of Openly - acts as a general planner for new construction and renovation projects. We accompany our clients competently through all planning phases and offer comprehensive services from a single source through to realization as general contractor.

Project support

If you would like to implement an Openly project with your own planning department or another architectural firm, we offer customized support throughout the established planning phases.
The fee for using the Openly construction system depends on the size of the project:

Projects up to 19 units:

• Basic fee: CHF 50,000

• CHF 20,000 each after building permit and after completion of the floor slab

Projects from 20 to 79 units:

• Basic fee: CHF 90,000

• CHF 40,000 each after building permit and after completion of the floor slab

Other services at a glance

• One-day training in the Openly Lab: Unlimited access to Openly/Data: Comprehensive planning documents, supplier information and purchase prices

• Professional project coaching across all service phases (hourly budget)

• Support in the approval process (hourly budget)

• Detailed review of the final building specifications and the component catalog, including preparation of a provisional CO2 balance sheet

• Participation and support in contract award negotiations (hourly budget)

• Regular building supervision as client representative

• Preparation of the final CO2 balance

Consulting "Biogenic building"

• Analysis of materials and construction variants with regard to CO2 footprint and operating energy

• Optimization of existing development or renovation projects, taking into account biogenic building materials and PlusEnergy standards

• Identification of additional monetization and financing opportunities in the context of sustainable construction

• Supplementary consulting as an "extended arm" to established consulting companies such as Studio Durable, Lemon Consult and Drees & Sommer

Example: Current consulting mandate for OOS Architekten.

Certification according to Construction C-Sink Standard

Openly certifies the net CO2 reduction performance of buildings constructed with biogenic materials. Building owners benefit from a subsidy of approx. 1% of the construction costs when selling the CO2 certificates obtained. Further information can be found at milton.earth.

Support with competitions: As an architectural office, use the innovative OPENLY building system for your competition entries. We offer you comprehensive support in the selection and planning of components, the preparation of verifications, the calculation of construction costs and in the areas of recycling management and sustainability (see OPENLY Data). Depending on the scope of the competition, we can also mobilize our network of specialist planners for your submission. If you would like to submit a project as a consortium, our subsidiary Valley Architektur AG will be happy to assist you.

Intensive further training in the OPENLY Lab: Benefit from our OPENLY Lab and deepen your knowledge of the OPENLY construction system. We provide you with the latest findings and methods on sustainable construction, the circular economy and biogenic building materials in practical training courses. You will be optimally equipped to meet the requirements of current competitions and projects.

Use of the OPENLY construction system: The OPENLY construction system is open to everyone and offers you access to detailed component data, digital verifications and new solutions. This allows you to design your projects efficiently and transparently, calculate construction costs precisely and achieve sustainability goals reliably. Our database supports you in optimally meeting the requirements of competitions and clients.

Our services for your construction project

• Setting targets We work with you to define the CO₂ reduction and capturing targets for your construction project.

• Competition and tender documents We create or optimize the necessary documents for competitions and tenders.

• Evaluation and selection We support you in evaluating the submitted projects and prepare a realistic construction cost estimate and a carbon footprint for the best ones.

• Project support (optional) On request, we can support your construction project as the client's representative. In doing so, we ensure that architects and specialist planners adhere to all specifications and achieve the jointly set goals.

OPENLY acts as a one-stop store for private investors and offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for real estate projects. Our services at a glance:

• Establishment of the project company We support you in the legal and organizational structuring of your project.

• Individual financing solutions We work with you to develop customized financing concepts tailored to your needs.

• Cooperation with experienced partners In cooperation with Valley Architekten AG as an experienced general planner, we guarantee professional planning and implementation of your project.

• Realization of your construction project On request, we can take on the efficient implementation as a general contractor or total contractor.

We manage investment properties from five units and accompany you from the initial idea to successful completion.

• Certification of buildings As a C-Sink manager, Openly undertakes the certification of buildings in accordance with the Construction C-Sink Standard.

• Trading in CO₂ certificates Our milton.earth brand specializes in trading CO₂ certificates and is building up a comprehensive portfolio of projects throughout Europe.

• Support for insetting projects We also provide targeted support for insetting projects to promote sustainable emission reductions.

• Initial situation In Switzerland, over 1.4 million properties are more than 40 years old. The current renovation rate is only around 1% per year - a pace that is clearly too slow for the urgently needed modernization and CO2 reduction.

• Importance of refurbishment The greatest lever for reducing CO2 emissions lies in the built environment. The energy-efficient refurbishment of existing buildings in particular offers enormous potential for achieving climate targets and sustainably reducing energy consumption.

• Our project We are looking for a committed partner for a pilot project for the application and subsequent scaling of the Openly building system in the field of refurbishment. The aim is to jointly develop and establish innovative and efficient solutions for the modernization of existing buildings.

• Our team's expertise Our spin-off Valley-Architects.com takes care of the architectural and licensing aspects. Our team has extensive experience and in-depth expertise in the refurbishment and renovation of existing buildings.

We look forward to hearing from you and to a successful collaboration!