Rewarding quality. Your benefits at a glance.
Focus on targets, not individual actions
The DGNB certificate assesses the building‘s overall performance, not individual actions. Building owners and planners therefore have the greatest possible leeway in reaching those targets. Innovative solutions are promoted. International focus
The certification system can be updated thanks to its flexibility. It can be easily adapted to new technical, societal, or international developments. Efficient optimization tool for planning
Along with precertification, the DGNB criteria can be used to identify efficient, inexpensive steps during the planning phase. Furthermore, the DGNB pre-certificate gives investors the confidence during the early planning stage that the building‘s performance targets will be reached when it is finished. Risk minimization
The DGNB certificate promotes integral building planning, thereby capping optimization potential for construction, operation, and the end-of-life phase. As a result, the risk of empty buildings is also reduced. Greater market attractiveness
The award increases the chance of selling and renting since it demonstrates a building’s high quality to owners and users. Furthermore, the DGNB certificate promotes greater quality and workmanship, reduces sick days, increases user-friendliness, and improves re-rental ratios. Great variety despite unified basis
The DGNB certificate offers the right user profile for every type of building. Nonetheless, all buildings are evaluated on the same basis, which reduces training time for auditors and facilitates the application of the system.
