What if every building enriched its surroundings without harming the environment?

Our built environment is part of the habitat we share with all life forms. So it makes sense not to see architecture as something that stands in contrast to nature, but to think of buildings as integral parts of our natural living environment.

Martin Haas

haascookzemmrich STUDIO2050

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What if planners treated biodiversity as more than just a buzzword?

When it comes to planning suitable measures to promote biodiversity, superficial knowledge isn’t enough. What is needed are people who know what an invasive species is. Who understand exactly how roofs and façades can be appropriately greened and can design near-natural exterior spaces. All of this can be learned by training to become a DGNB Biodiversity Manager. The criteria set of the DGNB System for Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces is also a good place to start.

More about the DGNB System for biodiversity-promoting Exterior Spaces

What if we could shape our built environment into a habitat?

Greening has the potential to become a vital urban building block. It stores water, filters particulates and creates valuable habitats for animals and people. The plants also cool urban spaces and buildings via shade and evaporation. This doesn’t mean that everything everywhere has to be greened. There are constant maintenance costs, and the location and type of vegetation must be well-chosen so that they are appropriate for the project and can have a positive impact.

Selected seminars at the DGNB Academy to get you started:

Please note: All seminars are currently held in German.

Kommunale Klimaanpassung – Resiliente Stadtentwicklung mit dem richtigen Stadtgrün (Climate adaptation at local level – Resilient urban development with the right urban greenery)
Naturnahe Planung statt invasiver Arten: Strategien für klimaresiliente Freiräume (Nature-based planning instead of invasive species: strategies for climate-resilient open spaces)
Das Gründach als Multitalent – Begrünung und Photovoltaik intelligent kombinieren (The green roof as a multi-talent – intelligently combining greening and photovoltaics)

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