"IMC-Intelligent Material Choice"

Using a material not suited to a certain application or in the wrong place is an important issue in the Niseko Alpine Environment and over decades can cost a lot of time and money, not to mention much  heartache. Therefore, doing the research before construction facilitates Intelligent Material Choice (IMC) which is the best sollution to cutting costs.

 In order to combat severe alpine environments and obtain long term maintenance free solutions, IMC utilizes the best technology available  and allows us to confidently provide the customer with advice on the best type of material to use,whether it be paints, treated woods, plaster,rock,metals,brick,composite cladding,glass or concrete, to obtain the necessary functionality and the desired artistic effect.

Intelligent Material Choice (IMC) dictates the advisability of using a particular material for a certain application as opposed to another material c for the same application, in terms of longevity,safety etc. IMC would dictate using the hardiest of the selections, to avoid unnecessary maintenance in the short and long term, if a maintenance free mandate is sought for the proposed structure, but sometimes the aesthetics of a proposed design have to be taken into consideration, especially in more original and traditional designs and a low maintenance compromise can be achieved while keeping the integrity of the clients vision intact. Understanding IMC in Alpine Environments makes sure there is no confusion once the commission is built, as to how the structure will fare against the forces of nature and where maintenance resources will have to be focused in the short and long term thus leaving no maintenance money pit surprises for you in the future.

"Current building loop holes and strategies"

• Below ground level basement expansion
• Corner blocks
• Roof heating
• Road heating- under car parking or at entrances
• Refurbishment/ renovation strategies
• What to build and when, investment medium considerations.
• Utilising western perception to save on costs with floors, walls, lighting and furniture.

Please enquire if you would like to know more about any or all of the above loop holes and how they can benefit your future project planning.

It’s easy to build in Niseko but in 5-10 years a building can be a snow clearing/maintenance money pit. All of the materials mentioned and where they are applied in a design are crucial as IMC suggests, in intelligent cost saving long term for maintenance and repairs and is an integral part of NisekoRDC's planning and design process, our most important task in this process is to guide and advise our clients, and make certain they have all the resources, knowledge and information they require, as they ultimately make the final design decisions.