Sustainability in construction has grown enormously in importance. The principle of sustainable construction encompasses much more than just ecological aspects. In addition to climate and environment, health and well-being of people as building users is focused on as well. Added to this is the economic efficiency over the entire life cycle of a building or district.
As Europe's largest network for sustainable building, the DGNB offers interested parties a wide range of services to familiarise themselves with the subject and build up the relevant knowledge. These include numerous publications, training courses and other events. Anyone can contribute their own expertise to the participatory association and play an active role in shaping change. In addition, sustainability can be implemented in your own construction project through an accompanying DGNB Certification.
Getting started with the DGNB
Become a member and actively participate in the association
There are many ways to get involved with the DGNB, including becoming a member. Find out why it is worthwhile for you and how you can get involved:
Who is eligible for DGNB membership?
The DGNB welcomes anyone who wants to promote sustainability, from private individuals to sustainability managers and building product manufacturers.
SEE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Contributing your own expertise
We'd be very pleased if you would be interested in contributing your knowledge to topic-specific workshops on current issues and the further development of the DGNB System.
Please refer to the following link for a full list of upcoming dates:
System development at the dgnb
DGNB members can also contribute their expertise to the DGNB's various committees:
About the DGNB System
Are you looking for DGNB Certification for your building project or information on the federal funding programme "Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude" (BEG)? The DGNB offers different versions of its certification system, depending on the type of use and the phase of life a building, district or exterior space is in.
INFORMATION ON THE DGNB SYSTEM
TO THE DIFFERENT DGNB SYSTEM VARIANTS AND USES
ADVANTAGES OF A DGNB CERTIFICATION
DGNB Certification explained step by step
You can also find out more about the different steps involved in becoming DGNB certified.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO CERTIFICATION
Compatibility with national and international assessment systems
By continuously developing our certification systems, we want to ensure that DGNB Certification is compatible with national and international assessment systems so that DGNB certified construction projects are well positioned for the future. For the DGNB System for New Construction of Buildings, Version 2023, we have therefore created various comparisons with other assessment systems in which we show in detail how concrete the reference to the respective system is.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER assessment SYSTEMS
Certification with the DGNB is also a good basis for obtaining subsidies (such as the federal BEG funding) and the Quality Seal for Sustainable Buildings (QNG). With this, you can also apply for certain QNG-linked grants from KfW. You can find out what you need to bear in mind for DGNB Certification with QNG in the "Certification" section under "QNG and BEG funding":
Would you like to expand your knowledge in sustainable building? The DGNB Academy offers a wide range of professional development and training opportunities:
Basics of Sustainable Building
The DGNB Registered Professional training provides an introduction to the world of sustainable building. It also lays the foundation for becoming a DGNB Certification Expert – without being a mandatory prerequisite.
Basics of Sustainable Building
Training courses to become a DGNB Certification expert
Through our training courses on DGNB Certification, we provide you with advanced practical and expert knowledge in working with the DGNB System and in supporting (auditing) a DGNB Certification.
QUALIFICATIONS ON DGNB CERTIFICATION
Training courses to become a DGNB-Examined Expert in a specific area of expertise
In addition to the training courses to become a DGNB Certification expert, the DGNB Academy also offers qualifications in topics unrelated to DGNB Certification, such as on the EU taxonomy or life cycle assessment.
DGNB seminar programme
The DGNB Academy's annually updated programme provides condensed specialist knowledge on all aspects of a sustainably built environment in engaging seminars. Each event focuses on a very specific application or issue, enabling you to apply the knowledge gained directly in practice.
More than green: our understanding of sustainable building
The DGNB has sustainable building in its name. What does this mean in practice? Find out more about our holistic approach to sustainability and why it goes far beyond a purely ecological focus. Discover our own toolboxes on various key topics of sustainable building and receive compact introductory aids.
