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1 The DGNB Making Sustainability Measurable 1 DGNB DGNB 2012

2 3 DGNB 2012 Rewarding Sustainable Building Germany has chosen! 285 DGNB-certified buildings DGNB 285 BREEAM projects More than 500 DGNB Auditors, Consultants and Registered Professionals LEED 29 D Sources: DGNB Marketing, data from data from: data from DGNB 2012

3 Number of Certified and Pre-Certified Projects 2009 Germany: 76 Austria: 2 Luxemburg: DGNB 2012 Number of Certified and Pre-Certified Projects Germany: 145 Austria: 5 Luxemburg: Switzerland: Canada: 1 6 DGNB 2012

4 Number of Certified and Pre-Certified Projects Germany: 273 Austria: 24 Luxemburg: Switzerland: Bulgaria: 2 2 Canada: 1 Hungary: 1 7 DGNB 2012 Number of Certified and Pre-Certified Projects 2012 (May) 1 Germany: 285 Austria: 44 Luxemburg: Switzerland: Bulgaria: 2 2 Canada: 1 Hungary: 1 8 DGNB 2012

5 The DGNB Partner Network 2008 Germany Countries with cooperation agreement Countries with memorandum of understanding 9 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Partner Network 2009 Germany China Austria Italy Bulgaria Brazil Countries with cooperation agreement Countries with memorandum of understanding 10 DGNB 2012

6 The DGNB Partner Network 2010 Russia Germany China Austria Switzerland Slovenia Italy Hungary Brazil Bulgaria Turkey Thailand Greece Countries with cooperation agreement Countries with memorandum of understanding 11 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Partner Network 2011/2012 Denmark Russia Germany China Czech Republic Austria Switzerland Hungary Slovenia Italy Bulgaria Brazil Spain Turkey Thailand Greece Countries with cooperation agreement Countries with memorandum of understanding 12 DGNB 2012

7 New Office and Administrative Buildings ThyssenKrupp 2010 Thyssen Krupp Headquarters Essen DGNB Gold Certificate 13 DGNB 2012 Complete Renovation of Office and Administrative Buildings POLIS Quartier Büchsenstraße GmbH & Co. KG Büchsenstrasse 26 Stuttgart DGNB Silver Pre-Certificate 14 DGNB 2012

8 Modernization of Office and Administrative Buildings Warburg-Henderson Kapitalanlagegesell. für Immobilien mbh Prinzregentenplatz 7-9 Munich DGNB Silver Pre-Certificate 15 DGNB 2012 Existing Office and Administrative Buildings HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH Bülowbogen Stuttgart DGNB Silver Certificate 16 DGNB 2012

9 New Retail Buildings ECE, Forum Mittelrhein, Koblenz Ernst-August-Galerie Hannover DGNB Gold Certificate 17 DGNB 2012 New Industrial Buildings bei JUHR Architekturbüro für Industriebau- und Gesamtplanung SANHA Production Facility Grossharthau-Schmiedefeld DGNB Gold Certificate 18 DGNB 2012

10 New Educational Facilities AF-ARCHITEKTEN International School Seeheim-Jugenheim DGNB Silver Pre-Certificate 19 DGNB 2012 New Residential Buildings PATRIZIA Immobilien AG F40 Residential Development Project with VERO Urban Villas Frankfurt am Main DGNB Gold Pre-Certificate 20 DGNB 2012

11 New Hotels Datenland. New EMPORIO Building, Hotel SCANDIC Hamburg DGNB Silver Pre-Certificate 21 DGNB 2012 New Mixed City Districts faerber-architekten Bedburger Höfe Bedburg DGNB Silver Pre-Certificate 22 DGNB 2012

12 The DGNB Certification System 23 DGNB nd Generation Certification System Holistic Approach Covering all of the main aspects of sustainability Environmental Quality 22.5% Economic Quality 22.5 % Sociocultural and Functional Quality 22.5 % Technical Quality 22.5% Process Quality 10.0% Site Quality 24 DGNB 2012

13 2 nd Generation Certification System Embedded LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Systematic analysis of the environmental impact of products during their entire life-cycle. Harmonized by international standards (ISO / 14044) Emphasis on LCC (Life Cycle Costing) Total cost throughout the entire life-cycle incl. selected construction, operation and maintenance costs directly attributable to owing or using the asset Oriented towards performance and targets Assessment of the building as a whole, not individual measures 25 DGNB nd Generation Certification System Dynamic System Adaptable to other technical, societal, cultural and climatic conditions Future-Proof Based on European standards and guidelines (e.g. CEN/TC 350 etc.) 26 DGNB 2012

14 2 nd Generation Certification System Unified Basis Evaluation profiles tuned to every stage of the building life cycle Based on the same comprehensive quality approach 27 DGNB nd Generation Certification System Pre-Certification DGNB Criteria as guiding instrument in the planning phase Supports risk management Insures transparency and clear processes Defines specific performance objectives Promotes integrated planning and early establishment of communication 28 DGNB 2012

15 2 nd Generation Certification System Pre-Certification 29 DGNB 2012 DGNB A Strong Global Brand 30 DGNB 2012

16 DGNB A Strong Global Brand 31 DGNB 2012 How the DGNB System Compares Internationally The DGNB System delivers a comprehensive quality perspective Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technologies, Dr. Peter Mösle 32 DGNB 2012

17 How the DGNB System Compares Internationally The only system which emphasizes economic sustainability! Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technologies, Dr. Peter Mösle 33 DGNB 2012 Sustainable Building Worldwide The DGNB System is internationally oriented Globally applicable Results can be compared across international borders Flexible system design allows adaptation to country-specific requirements DGNB Certification is possible anywhere in the world! 34 DGNB 2012

18 Intl. application of the DGNB System in three steps Accredited DGNB Auditor conducts project review / appraisal 1 DGNB Auditor and / or local working group prepares appendix local amendments in liaison with DGNB 2 DGNB Auditor collates project documentation and submits to DGNB 3 DGNB conducts conformity check and awards certificate 35 DGNB 2012 Sustainable Building Worldwide Application of the DGNB Certification System 36 DGNB 2012

19 Sustainability of Existing Buildings The DGNB Existing Building Assessment: Determine the status quo of your investment portfolio 37 DGNB 2012 Sustainability of Existing Buildings The DGNB Existing Building Assessment: Determine the status quo of your investment portfolio Comprehensive quality approach on the basis of the DGNB Evaluation Areas and Criteria Determination of basis values with minimal effort Independent of the certification process Evaluation Report and Assessment Document can be employed in marketing for sales and rental Results are transferrable to the certification process Market-oriented, efficient, and economical instrument for your portfolio strategy 38 DGNB 2012

20 Sustainability of Existing Buildings DGNB Certificate for Existing Buildings: Rewarding Quality Evaluation of building performance based on real measured values > Energy use, drinking water demand, operation and maintenance costs, etc. Evaluation of sustainable building management > Maintenance and resource management, documentation, control strategies, etc. Characteristics of the building itself > Accessibility, space efficiency, technical quality, etc. 39 DGNB 2012 Sustainability of City Districts City districts play a central role in the sustainable development of our society: 50% of the world s population lives in cities today; by 2050 this will grow to 70% Consequences of this trend: in cities, resource and energy use, emissions, and impacts such as surface sealing are concentrated Future-oriented concepts are crucial to addressing these challenges. Foto Flare - Fotolia.com 40 DGNB 2012

21 Sustainability of City Districts Objectives and Criteria of the DGNB Certification System Protection of the environment and conservation of resources Minimization of life cycle costs Health, comfort, and well-being of building occupants and users Sustainable mobility Promotion of innovative sustainability approaches and technologies Agora 41 DGNB 2012 Advantages of DGNB Certification at a Glance For Investors Transparent and independent quality label International applicability and comparability Planning security and clear definition of objectives from the start Risk minimization Increased market potential with growing demand Documentation for CSR Reports Future-proof buildings 42 DGNB 2012

22 Advantages of DGNB Certification at a Glance For Occupants and Users Lower operating costs Higher user satisfaction Higher employee productivity Incorporation of buildings and facilities into marketing strategies Documentation for CSR Reports Voluntary commitment through corporate governance 43 DGNB 2012 Sustainable Building is Worth It! Roland Berger: Sustainability in Real Estate Management, 2010 Up to 4% higher rents Proportion of certified buildings in real estate portfolios will grow by 18% in the coming years Building certification will become more and more important as a value driver in the coming years Prof. Uwe Rotermund: FM Benchmarking Report, 2010/2011 Erection costs in the Structure and Building Systems cost groups lie well below those of uncertified buildings 44 DGNB 2012

23 Sustainable Building is Worth It! Drees + Sommer Report: Additional Costs of Certified Buildings Only about 0 to 4% additional construction costs for DGNB Certified buildings (LEED: up to 7%) Less than 0.5% additional planning and consulting costs for DGNB Certified buildings Jones Lang LaSalle: Offices % of real-estate professionals think sustainability is a top priority for office real estate over the next decade Sustainable Building is a value driver not a cost driver! 45 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Criteria 46 DGNB 2012

24 Environmental Quality ENV1.1 ENV1.2 ENV1.3 ENV2.1 ENV2.2 ENV2.3 Life Cycle Impact Assessment Local Environmental Impact Responsible Procurement Life Cycle Assessment - Primary Energy Drinking Water Demand and Wastewater Volume Land Use 47 DGNB 2012 Economic Quality ECO1.1 ECO2.1 ECO2.2 Building-Related Life-Cycle Costs Flexibility and Adaptability Commercial Viability 48 DGNB 2012

25 Sociocultural and Functional Quality SOC1.1 Thermal Comfort SOC2.1 Access for All SOC1.2 Indoor Air Quality SOC2.2 Public Access SOC1.3 Acoustic Comfort SOC2.3 Cyclist Facilities SOC1.4 Visual Comfort SOC3.1 Design and Urban Quality SOC1.5 Occupant Control SOC3.2 Integration of Public Art SOC1.6 Quality of Outdoor Spaces SOC3.3 Layout Quality SOC1.7 Safety and Security 49 DGNB 2012 Technical Quality TEC1.1 TEC1.2 TEC1.3 TEC1.4 TEC1.7 TEC1.8 TEC1.9 Fire Prevention Noise Protection Building Envelope Quality Adaptability of Technical Systems Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance Ease of Deconstruction and Disassembly Sound Emissions 50 DGNB 2012

26 Process Quality PRO1.1 PRO1.2 PRO1.3 PRO1.4 PRO1.5 PRO2.1 PRO2.2 PRO2.3 Comprehensive Project Brief Integrated Design Design Concept Sustainability Aspects in Tender Phase Documentation for Facility Management Environmental Impact of Construction Construction Quality Assurance Systematic Commissioning 51 DGNB 2012 Site Quality SITE1.1 SITE1.2 SITE1.3 SITE1.4 Local Environment Public Image and Social Conditions Access to Transportation Access to Amenities 52 DGNB 2012

27 Evaluation Method 53 DGNB 2012 Criteria Weighting Precisely Adjusted Clear target values for all Criteria Weighting Possibilities: > According to social and political relevance > According to their importance to the Occupancy Profile in question > Weighting with a factor of up to 3 Criteria may also be left out of the evaluation if not applicable or appropriate 54 DGNB 2012

28 Evaluation Matrix Example of an evaluation matrix of a DGNB gold certified building, occupancy profile New Office and Administrative Buildings, version DGNB 2012 Definition of System Values Target Value: Best Practice Reference Value: Good Practice Limit Value: Typical Practice EVALUATION POINTS TARGET VALUE 10 REFERENCE VALUE 5 LIMIT VALUE 1 Achievable Goals 56 DGNB 2012

29 Comprehensive Quality Minimal requirements have to be fulfilled in each evaluation area 57 DGNB 2012 German Sustainable Building Council 58 DGNB 2012

30 The German Sustainable Building Council The association for sustainable building in the building and real estate sectors Non-profit and non-governmental organization Independent community of experts Approximately 500 volunteers in DGNB Working Groups and Committees National and international knowledge platform 59 DGNB 2012 DGNB Membership Growth 60 DGNB 2012

31 Some DGNB Members 61 DGNB 2012 The Structure of DGNB 62 DGNB 2012

32 The DGNB at the International Level DGNB is deeply involved in leading global networks World Green Building Council Sustainable Building Alliance EU Projects DGNB Partner Networks 63 DGNB 2012 Mission and Implementation Mission The mission of the DGNB is to promote solutions in the planning, construction and operation of buildings which realize the goals of sustainable building Implementation Ongoing development of the DGNB Certification System and awarding of DGNB Certificates Knowledge transfer to a broad professional audience through: > The DGNB Academy > The DGNB Navigator > Public Events 64 DGNB 2012

33 The DGNB Academy The DGNB has made it a priority to make its extensive expertise in the field of sustainable building available to all interested parties and stakeholders. The DGNB Academy provides opportunities for: Building owners Architects Planners Contractors Students 65 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Academy The Right Solution for Every Need Fundamental knowledge for a wide range of professionals DGNB System knowledge for the application of the Certification System Specialized knowledge for individual questions and specific issues offered on-site for companies and public authorities 66 DGNB 2012

34 The DGNB Academy The Right Solution for Every Need 67 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Academy Overview of DGNB accreditations 68 DGNB 2012

35 Fundamental Knowledge For a wide range of professionals 13 subject areas Solid overview of the fundamentals of each topic Offered through education program partners and integrated in university programs Possible accreditation: DGNB Registered Professional Variable Modules Sustainable Architecture Value Stability Comfort and Well-Being Conservation of Resources Energy-Efficient Building Envelopes Energy Concepts Facility Management Site Factors Life Cycle Costs (LCC) Health and Harmful Substances Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Energy-Optimized Building Systems Project Management 69 DGNB 2012 DGNB Certification System Knowledge Basic Course For the application of the system Modular design Time-efficient and cost-effective National and international Possible accreditation: DGNB Consultant DGNB Auditor 70 DGNB 2012

36 DGNB Certification System Knowledge DGNB Consultant Has solid fundamental knowledge of the DGNB System Does not carry out project audits DGNB Auditor Plays a central role in the planning team, from design to certification Acts as the interface between the DGNB and the project team Has comprehensive knowledge of the DGNB System, the certification process, and the documentation requirements 71 DGNB 2012 DGNB Certification System Knowledge Upgrades: National and International 72 DGNB 2012

37 Specialized Knowledge Access individual specialized expertise The DGNB Seminar Program > Life cycle costs in the building sector > Legal aspects of the certification process > Sustainability in marketing, PR, and sales, etc. On-Site Training > Get employees up to speed on sustainable building > For official authorities and businesses > Individually tailored training sessions at your own location 73 DGNB 2012 The DGNB Navigator 74 DGNB 2012

38 Relevance of Building Products Leading contribution to the sustainability of a building Environmental Impacts E.g. emission of harmful substances or energy consumption during manufacture and operation Life Cycle Costs E.g. Inspection, maintenance, and cleaning costs User Comfort E.g. glare protection at workstations and visual comfort 75 DGNB 2012 Central Building Block for Sustainable Building Database Delivers relevant information on product characteristics and their sustainability calibrated to the DGNB Criteria Follows the holistic approach of the DGNB System Shows manufacturers which information is relevant to each of their product categories Important interface between building product manufacturers and the planning and implementation team architects, planners, and building owners 76 DGNB 2012

39 Central Building Block for Sustainable Building Information Platform Delivers general background information on all aspects of sustainable building: > The DGNB Certification System > DGNB criteria knowledge relevant to building products > Defines important terminology and different types of product declarations Supports the transfer of comprehensive knowledge on sustainability between all actors 77 DGNB 2012 Save the date! The worldwide Green Building Community meets from June 18 20th 2012 in Stuttgart! World GBC Congress 2012 International Congress of the global green building umbrella organization International Trade Fair and Congress for Sustainable Building, Investment, Operations and Maintenance June 18th 2012: World Green Building Night Opening Event with experts from over 80 member countries on the eve of Consense June 19 20th 2012: Consense and World Green Building Congress International established platform for Sustainable Building, Investment, Operations and Maintenance 78 DGNB 2012

40 SHAPE THE FUTURE TODAY! 79 DGNB 2012 The DGNB at the international Level 80 DGNB 2012

41 Advantages of DGNB Certification at a Glance Hierzu Beispiele finden: Lower vacancy rates Easier rental turnovers Better financing conditions 81 DGNB 2012 Political Framework Sustainability Strategy for Germany up to % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to 1990 levels) Expansion of renewable energy to make up 10% of the primary energy demand, and 30% of the gross electricity demand Greater use of renewable raw materials to replace energy- and resourceintensive raw materials Reduction of land use expansion (building sites) from 130 to 30 ha per day The DGNB has the solutions to meet these political goals! Source: Fortschrittsbericht 2008 Für ein nachhaltiges Deutschland, Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung, from July DGNB 2012

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