Expert Know-How – Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces

Gain the necessary knowledge to apply the DGNB System for Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces as a stepping stone to planning and designing sustainable areas outside buildings and in urban districts

This two-day training course will equip you with the know-how you need to make effective use of the DGNB System for Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces. You will learn the key factors that play a particularly important role in the certification of exterior spaces around buildings and in urban districts.

To lay a solid foundation, you will be given an introduction to the topic of biodiversity. By looking at examples of exterior spaces that promote diversity, you will learn about the important features of environmental space planning and how these are translated into the DGNB criteria.

This event takes place online and in German.

The Expert Know-How – Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces course is part of DGNB Biodiversity Manager training, although it can also be booked separately (even without admission restrictions) as a staff training course for any interested parties. That said, we do recommend first attending DGNB System Module 1 (Basics of the DGNB System), as this training requires previous knowledge of the structure of a DGNB criteria set.

The DGNB Biodiversity Manager training course spans three modules (System Module 1, Expert Know-How – Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces and Certification Know-How – Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces) and, after successful completion of the exam, qualifies participants to submit projects relating to exterior spaces for DGNB Certification.

Event details

Experts in exterior planning and biodiversity
(Landscape) architects
Town planners/urban planning experts
Biologists
Environmental engineers
Garden and landscape planners, landscapers and conservationists
Sustainability consultants or climate protection officers in companies
Facility managers
People already qualified as a DGNB Consultant or DGNB Auditor who also aim to offer and carry out DGNB Certification services under the Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces system*

*If you fall under this category, you may also take part in an abridged version of DGNB Biodiversity Manager training. Further information can be found here.

Seminar day 1: Environmental principles and translation into landscape planning

Fundamentals of biodiversity, climate change adaptation and ecosystem services
The importance of areas of habitation for people and nature
Examples and elements of biodiversity-promoting exterior spaces
Appropriate care and maintenance of exterior spaces

Seminar day 2: Core aspects of the DGNB System for Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces

Structure of criteria sets as planning and optimisation tools
The content of criteria and weighting
Selected indicators, their verification and their connection to key aspects of environmental landscape planning
The certification and recertification process
The role of a DGNB Biodiversity Manager

You will gain an overview of environmental principles and interrelationships, as well as fundamentals governing design in keeping with nature and the maintenance of exterior spaces.
You will gain extensive knowledge of the criteria of the DGNB System for Biodiversity-Promoting Exterior Spaces.

Duration

2 seminar days (2 x 90 min. each)

Location

Online

Price

€300 for DGNB members/members of a cooperating training institution*

€440 for DGNB non-members

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Groups (10 participants or more)
For group bookings of 10 people or more, please contact us by writing to academy@dgnb.de.

We will send you a certificate of attendance to provide clear evidence that you have acquired the required know-how.

It is not necessary to fulfil any admission requirements. We recommend attending DGNB System Module 1: Basics of the DGNB System in advance, as this training requires knowledge of the structure of a DGNB criteria set.

If you decide to take the DGNB Biodiversity Manager training course, you will need to provide evidence. You can find out more here.

The event will take place online via GoToMeeting. You can join the meeting directly via the dial-in link in your browser or the GoToMeeting app. Participation is possible on a standard PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

We recommend using a PC or laptop with a camera, speakers and microphone (alternatively: a headset with a microphone). You will also need a stable internet connection. If you have problems with audio quality, you can also dial in via telephone.

You will receive joining instructions two to three working days in advance.

DGNB CPD points to retain your licence

8 CPD points

Discounted training to become a DGNB Biodiversity Manager

If you already hold the title of DGNB Auditor, you will also receive the title of DGNB Biodiversity Manager after participating and signing the licensing agreement. Participation in the exam is not compulsory, but you will need to submit confirmation that you are authorised as a DGNB Biodiversity Manager. You can find all information on the DGNB Biodiversity Manager qualification here.