DGNB Certification: Sustainable Buildings for a Greener Future
We believe that buildings can do more than just provide space – they can become climate protectors. The DGNB certification (German Sustainable Building Council) serves as an indispensable benchmark for future-oriented construction.
Our DGNB certification approach:
Reduction of greenhouse gases through sustainable construction methods, resource-efficient materials, and efficient energy systems.
Sustainability assessment across the entire lifecycle of a building – from planning to operation.
Holistic approaches for protecting the environment, climate, and quality of life.
Buildings certified by DGNB not only benefit the environment but also increase property value and build trust among customers and partners.
Holistic and life-cycle oriented: the DNA of the DGNB System
The DGNB System pursues a holistic approach to sustainability that encompasses a wide range of criteria. These are assigned to up to six topic areas – as shown here in the example of the DGNB System for New Construction of Buildings, Version 2018.
In terms of content, the DGNB System is based on three essential paradigms that set it apart from other certification systems available on the market:
Life cycle assessment
Holistic approach
Performance orientation
Certification consistently considers the entire life cycle of a project and evaluates the overall performance of a project instead of individual measures. The DGNB System is based on the three central sustainability areas of ecology, economy and socio-cultural quality, which are equally weighted in the assessment. In the sense of a holistic approach, the DGNB System also evaluates the location as well as the technical and process-related quality. The performance in these qualities can be assessed through certification criteria. These are individually adapted to different schemes and can be applied to new buildings, existing buildings, renovations and buildings in use.
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