Groningen • Sustainable • Safe

Your Partner for Architecture & Structural Engineering in Groningen

Sustainable, safe and innovative building. Welcome to your local expert for the full building sector. As a dedicated architecture and structural engineering office in Groningen, we combine design quality with technical precision. Whether it is high-end residential building or a smart office renovation, we deliver a dossier that is ready for review, permitting and execution.

Drawings • Calculations • Permit guidance • Groningen & region

Aboss Bouwadvies – Architecture and structural engineering in Groningen

1) Safety & strengthening

In today’s market, earthquake-resistant building can be essential. We support you through complex strengthening challenges with clear structural substantiation.

  • Foundation repair for settlement issues (assessment + detailing)
  • Structural engineer Groningen: reliable safety checks
  • Steel structures: frames, beams, stability design

2) Sustainability & renovation

Choose future-proof building. We engineer renovations so details work and execution stays smooth.

  • Timber frame (HSB) and hybrid solutions
  • Facade insulation & triple glazing (HR+++) with thermal-bridge details
  • Solar panels & green roofs (sedum) (structure + connection details)
  • Renovation architect: transform your property with attention to detail

3) Extensions & transformation

Need more space? We enable extensions and change-of-use projects, from concept to construction-ready drawings.

  • (Permit-exempt) extensions or complete prefab extensions
  • Roof extensions and smart adding an extra storey
  • Basements, glass façades and custom canopies
  • Property transformation to residential use or tiny house concepts

Permits & regulations

Building and renovation always involve rules. Depending on your plan, a building/ environmental permit or notification may be required. We make sure your dossier is logical for both review and execution: drawings, calculations and substantiation aligned with the Dutch Building Decree framework (Bbl) and local requirements from the municipal environmental plan.

  • Permit application: complete drawing package (existing/new, dimensions, details)
  • Structure: calculations + structural drawings (Eurocodes/NEN where applicable)
  • Sustainability: detailing for insulation, glazing, roof works and connections

Working process

  1. Intake: objectives, address, photos/drawings, timing and constraints.
  2. Analysis: feasibility, structural risks, foundation/stability, buildability.
  3. Design: layout, circulation, key dimensions, materials.
  4. Technical drawings: plans, sections, elevations and details.
  5. Calculations: structural substantiation and detail verification.
  6. Permit support: submission-ready package + handling questions/requests for additions.

Local context: Groningen

Groningen can involve specific points of attention, including seismic considerations in parts of the province and local review practices. Where relevant, we align with strengthening practice and make the structural substantiation unambiguous and easy to assess.

  • Strengthening: substantiation of earthquake-resistant measures (where applicable).
  • Review-ready documentation: clear version control so municipality and contractor do not mix sets.
  • Coordination: short lines with contractors and consultants to reduce lead times.

Typical projects

Residential

  • High-end homes, custom extensions and renovations
  • Roof extensions, extra storey, dormers
  • Foundation assessment and foundation repair
  • Facade upgrades, insulation and glazing replacement

Commercial & transformation

  • Office renovations and re-layouts
  • Transforming vacant buildings into housing
  • Steel structures, stability and wall openings
  • Interior advice with execution-ready dimensions

Frequently asked questions

Do I always need a permit in Groningen?

Not always. It depends on the type of work, location and scope. You can run a permit check via the Omgevingsloket. We translate the outcome into a concrete submission package.

When are structural calculations required?

For structural interventions (such as wall openings, steel frames, roof extensions, adding an extra storey, or foundation changes), substantiation is often required. We deliver calculations and structural drawings as one coherent set.

Can you assess foundation issues and settlement?

Yes. Using available information (and, if needed, additional investigation), we develop a repair strategy with calculations and details.

Do you also provide detailed sustainability engineering?

Yes. For insulation, HR+++ glazing, green roofs and solar panels, connection detailing is crucial to avoid failures and extra costs.

Do you also provide interior layout advice?

Yes. We combine spatial quality with buildability and precise dimensions—especially valuable for renovations and transformations.

What information do you need to start?

Project address + municipality, a short description, photos/drawings (PDF) and your desired timeline. You will then receive a clear quote and next steps.

Ready to build in Groningen?

Looking for a reliable partner for your next project? Whether it is structure or design, we are ready to help. Send sketches, drawings or photos and you will receive a clear quotation and a practical action plan.