BREEAM DE In-Use
An assessment process that systematically records the condition and operational quality of a property using a broad catalog of criteria. As auditors and engineers, we support you through to the issuance of the certificate – even across heterogeneous portfolios.
The system at a glance
Testing body: TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH
Classification
The process assesses the current condition and operational quality of a property based on defined criteria across areas such as management, energy, water, materials, health, and comfort. Its strength lies in the breadth of the questionnaire rather than the depth of the individual criteria. This is precisely what makes it attractive to portfolio holders who want to map properties with a wide range of performance and condition levels within a single system.
The unique feature of this process is that it can also map partial areas of a property. This distinguishes the system from its competitors.
A system for portfolios that are otherwise difficult to compare
Overview of heterogeneous portfolios
Basis for renovation decisions
Basis for sales decisions
Sale of individual properties
When another system is a better fit
If you want to benchmark your property against top-performing buildings internationally or require documentation in English. It also becomes challenging with properties that have an anchor tenant who restricts access to the building or does not provide current tenant fit-out plans. In these cases, we will discuss alternatives such as DGNB GIB or LEED O+M with you.
The path to certification
Project Check
Strategy
Measures
Certificate
Duration
Until submission
From submission to certificate
What we handle
Coordination of documentation and liaison with the testing authority
Südkreuz Berlin
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Lighthouse I Tabakquartier
Glückaufhaus
Skyper Frankfurt
Kastor
Kaufmannshaus
Upper West
Upper Zeil, Frankfurt
Deutschlandhaus Hamburg
SAP Potsdam
Enerparc Hamburg
Opus 84 Hamburg
Ipanema Hamburg
Fuhle 101 Hamburg
Infinity Office Düsseldorf
Hermes Bluefield
Schönhauser Tor, Berlin
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PEER I Tabakquartier
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LUX I Tabakquartier
Spreepalais am Dom, Berlin
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ALVA I Tabakquartier
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Tabakquartier
W2 Campus
SUN Munich
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DMK Airport City Bremen
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Seestern
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BREEAM DE In-Use the right certification for our portfolio?
This is ideal if you have a heterogeneous building portfolio with a wide range of performance and conditions that you want to map in one system to identify high and low performers. It is less suitable if you are benchmarking against top-performing international buildings, require English-language documentation, or are working with an anchor tenant who restricts property access.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years. You can update it after just twelve months, for example if you are aiming for a better result.
Does the system provide ESG-relevant data for an exit?
With limitations. Consumption data and KPIs are documented, though not necessarily based on invoices for water consumption and tenant electricity. A separate entry is required for submission to rating portals, as there is no digital interface like those available for LEED O+M and GRESB.