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Feasibility Study


Forest distance in Switzerland: metres, exceptions and the procedure
Forest distance in Switzerland: 10 to 30 metres depending on the canton. Why the forest setback line counts in Zurich and when an exemption is possible.

Simon Käslin
22 hours ago13 min read


Development plan in Switzerland: the special land use plan for quality and density
Development plan in Switzerland across eight cantons: minimum area, bonus, inspection periods and an added value levy of 20 to 40 per cent. With sources.

Simon Käslin
22 hours ago14 min read


Building lines in Switzerland: The invisible boundary to the road
Building lines in Switzerland in eight cantons: where they are regulated, why they override the distance from the road and what applies without a line.

Simon Käslin
23 hours ago16 min read


Feasibility study in Switzerland: from plot to building volume
A feasibility study in Switzerland on a real plot: how it becomes building volume and living space, with variants, hidden potential and a first cost range.

Simon Käslin
Aug 1710 min read


Feasibility study multi-family house: getting the maximum out of your plot
Feasibility study multi-family house: how to use Swiss building law to the full, gain more usable floor area and find the best apartment mix.

Simon Käslin
Aug 1712 min read


Utilization ratio in Switzerland: AZ, BMZ and GZ explained simply
Utilization ratio in Switzerland: building mass, site coverage and green space ratios explained clearly, with worked examples for private clients.

Simon Käslin
Jun 156 min read


Preliminary project in Switzerland: content, costs, process and quality criteria
A preliminary project in Switzerland clarifies building law, volume, use and costs early, so your project becomes tangible and costly errors are avoided.

Simon Käslin
Jan 516 min read


Feasibility and volume study in Switzerland: what private building owners need to know
Feasibility and volume study in Switzerland: content, costs, process, risks and quality criteria. For single and multi-family houses, clearly explained.

Simon Käslin
Jan 414 min read
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