DGNB Buildings in Use
The system for property owners who prefer to develop their real estate over several years rather than completing a one-time renovation. The strategy for renovation and operation is evaluated, rather than the consumption value of a single year.
The system at a glance
Testing body: DGNB conformity assessment
Classification
A multi-stage process based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology, designed for long-term renovation and operational concepts. It evaluates the carbon footprint and decarbonization path, drinking water requirements, and waste balances, as well as social topics such as mobility, accessibility, biodiversity, and operational concepts.
The goal is to maintain or increase the value of the property. Because the system evaluates the strategy rather than current consumption levels, you don't need a perfect starting point, but rather a solid plan.
Before you make any investment decisions, you should know where your portfolio stands
Transparency regarding the status quo
Renovation and maintenance budget
Heterogeneous portfolios
Multiple properties
Upgrades during ongoing operations
Divestment
When another system is a better fit
If you want to achieve the highest possible certification from scratch without a lead time of at least twelve months, this system will work against you, as it evaluates the strategy and its implementation over time. For a property that is already being operated very efficiently, LEED O+M certification is the better path in this case. And if you only hold a single property, the effort is disproportionate to the result because you cannot leverage synergies across multiple assets.
The path to certification
Project Check
Strategy
Measures
Certificate
Duration
Until submission, provided that measurement data and operator concepts from at least the previous twelve months are available
Until certification after submission
What we handle
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
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years. You can upgrade after just twelve months, for example if you are looking for a better embossing.
Does the system provide ESG data for a future sale?
Yes. Consumption figures, KPIs, and strategies are documented. However, there is no digital interface like those for LEED O+M or GRESB, so data must be entered separately for transfer.