DGNB

What is DGNB?

The DGNB (German for the German Sustainable Building Council) is a certifying organisation specialising in holistically improving buildings and urban quarters according to sustainability and wellbeing parameters across their entire life cycle.  

Why obtain a DGNB certification?

Sustainably certified buildings tend to have lower maintenance and operating costs while preserving their value for longer.  

• Improvements in user health and wellbeing  
• Lower costs and optimisations in long term 
• DGNB-certified buildings consume less during construction, emit less greenhouse gas emissions and can mostly be recycled 
• Quality assurance for investors and building owners  
• Economic sustainability is considered equally as environmental and social 
• Increased rent and sales potential of the building 
• DGNB-certified buildings have easier access to loans 

How can Longevity Partners help you with your certification?

We offer consulting services for a wide array of DGNB certifications, including: 

• Interiors 
• New Construction 
• Buildings In-Use 
• Renovated/Existing Buildings 

We will guide you through the process including: 

• Establishing a pre-check and identifying optimisation potentials for your building/interior 
• Consulting about DGNB certification targets (DGNB Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and identifying sustainability measures to be implemented 
• Evidence collection and documentation verification 
• Submission of final project and delivery of certificate  

When to engage with us?

It’s best to get in contact as soon as you know you have a new development in the pipeline! We can advise you on what certification scheme will best fit your needs, carry out a pre-assessment and start to frame the key design decisions that need to be incorporated even at the earliest concept design stages.