DGNB Criteria Set, Buildings In Use, Version 2025

Commenting phase

This form can be used to submit comments and provide feedback on the draft version of the DGNB System for Buildings In Use, Version 2025.

If you would like to provide detailed feedback, please download the Word form below, enter your comments and use the function at the bottom of this page to upload the file again as a PDF. To submit up to five comments or add to previous feedback, simply enter your ideas in the comment boxes below. Whichever option you choose, please note that boxes marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

The commenting phase ends at midnight on 13 June 2025. To access downloads please scroll down the page.

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Commenting guidelines

  • We’re seeking feedback on the underlying methods and practical application of specific indicators and whether the requirements they entail are achievable. General suggestions on narrowing down the topics are also welcome.
  • To help us understand your comments and place them in the right context, please provide detailed and clear reasoning for your feedback.
  • You are welcome to point out technical or content inaccuracies.
  • The specific weighting of individual criteria is not part of this feedback process. Weightings will be finalised when this version of the criteria set is ready for publication.
  • We kindly ask you to not submit comments that aim to promote personal or organisational interests. We do consider feedback on setting more modest goals, although there is little chance of such suggestions being implemented.

Downloads

To download the draft criteria set and the Word form for submitting comments, click below:

Document|pdf|English|4 MB

DGNB System, Buildings In Use, Version 2025 (draft version for comments)

Form|docx|English|36 KB

Word form for comments

Please add your comments, then export the file as a PDF and upload it using the File Upload function at the bottom of this page.


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