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Strategy Backed by Expertise: We advise property owners, developers, and businesses on how to make real estate more sustainable and profitable—drawing directly on our practical experience in the construction industry.
Today, sustainability determines a property’s financing, operating costs, and value—but it’s easy to lose track of the big picture amid environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, funding criteria, and the realities of construction. That’s exactly where we come in.SNOW Consultingbrings together what are otherwise separate areas of expertise: We’re just as familiar with design and construction sites as we are with carbon footprints and profitability analyses, and we operate our own buildings, where we put our strategies to the test ourselves. Our solutions are therefore not just concepts on paper, but practical—low-tech instead of excessive complexity, durability instead of short-lived solutions, substance instead of symbolism.
Your question is our starting point
Asset Managers: How canI align my portfolio with ESG principles—and benefit from better financing terms?
Business: Howcan I significantly reduce the carbon footprint of my buildings—and, along with it, my operating costs?
Hospitality and Restaurant Industry: How Can Sustainability Become a Selling Point—While Also Reducing Energy Consumption?
Municipalities and Housing Authorities: How can we create climate-resilient neighborhoods with short travel distances that win people over?
Private Homeowners and Developers: Howcan I design a high-quality, durable project—one that’s financially viable?
Three formats—from inspiration to support
Impulse consulting
A quick, well-informed assessment—either via video call or in person—covering strategic questions, honest evaluations, and initial insights to guide the way forward. Ideal as a starting point or for critically reviewing existing concepts.
In-depth analysis
The foundation for sound decisions: potential, benchmarks, material strategies, and ESG-related aspects—translated into concrete, prioritized recommendations for action. Upon request, we can include life cycle assessments, feasibility studies, or an ESG roadmap.
Implementation support
Strategic project support over the course of several months: Together withSNOW Architektur, we guide the planning, positioning, and implementation—we stay deeply involved in the details and contribute our ideas until the building is completed and makes an impact.
Results, Not Just Statements of Intent
Multi-family residential building in Salzburg, new construction: Wooden construction instead of solid-core construction—greenhouse gas potential reduced by 61%, saving 112 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. This is equivalent to approximately 860,000 kilometers driven by passenger cars.
Three Urban-Rural Villas in Tyrol, New Construction: Consistentuse of wood in construction with optimized material selection—212.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent saved, equivalent to approximately 1.6 million car kilometers.
Tirol Apartment Building, Renovation:A vacant guesthouse is being transformed into a sustainable vacation property—heating requirements reduced by 70%, operating costs cut by 80%, and service life extended by 50 years.
Operator Concept: EU Ecolabel for Tourism, energy-efficient renovation, transition to eco-friendly operations—higher occupancy rates, increased revenue, streamlined processes.
Why SNOW Consulting
Practical Construction Advice.
We don't come from a theoretical background, but from planning, construction sites, and entrepreneurship—our recommendations have been put into practice, not just calculated.
Two perspectives, one team.
Sustainability research, strategic consulting, and carbon footprint assessment combined with expertise in wood construction and experience as a developer and operator—analysis and implementation all under one roof.
We prove it with our own buildings.
Through ourlebe’apartmentsand our own projects, we put into practice the advice we give.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the concrete benefits of ESG for me—besides the effort involved?
Who is this counseling service intended for?
How soon will I receive an initial assessment?
Do you handle the implementation as well?
Let's talk about your building
A well-thought-out question at the right time can turn an entire project around. Tell us where you stand—and we’ll give you an honest assessment of what true sustainability can do for your building.