System Development at DGNB

Current developments of the DGNB System and your opportunities to participate

In close cooperation with our network, which represents the entire value chain of the building and real estate industry, we work continuously to integrate new developments into the DGNB System as early as possible and to drive innovation.

The DGNB welcomes feedback and participation in its new and further developments. Opportunities for participation can be open formats where anyone can participate, programmes for technical experts, or defined committee and expert groups. Here you will find an overview of the current system developments and your opportunities to participate and contribute. For more information on the content, the specific target group and contact persons, please click on the respective topic.

Please note that all DGNB Systems listed here are currently under development. It is not possible to provide a preliminary criteria set. Exceptions to this are DGNB Systems for which the annotation phase has already begun.

Ongoing System Developments

Further development of the DGNB System Buildings In Use (German and international version)

The further development of our Certification System for Buildings In Use should focus on synergies with the current requirements of the real estate sector in terms of reporting, regulatory frameworks and ensuring a sustainable property. In addition, we want to further develop the assessment and improvement of environmental, economic and social aspects of property management, contributing to the achievement of European and global sustainability goals and making a real, measurable impact.

Regular international dialogue is currently taking place with other Sustainable or Green Building Councils through the ‘Buildings in Use 2025’ project in order to define the priorities for further development.

There are currently no opportunities to participate. If you would like to contribute your expertise to our work or receive more information about the development, please contact us by e-mail at gib@dgnb.de.

Alice Gerstner, Consultant Certification Buildings In Use

Further development of the DGNB System for Districts

The sustainable transformation of existing buildings is a key task in achieving sustainability and climate protection goals. The DGNB intends to further develop its Certification System for districts. The first step will focus on existing districts and sites.

A development plan for the Certification System is currently being drawn up, focussing on both content and process-related issues. The workshop results, together with the findings of extensive research and feedback from coordination with our European partners, are being incorporated.

Participation in the working group (German language skills required)

A working group has been set up to support us in the further development and to be available for discussion.

Please contact Dr Kathrin Quante (k.quante@dgnb.de or +49 711-722322-87) if you would like to join the working group. You are also welcome to indicate your area of specialisation and your area of expertise.

Prerequisites for this are: Willingness to participate in several workshops, knowledge of the DGNB System, collaboration on specific questions, contribution of practical experience, ideally membership of the DGNB

Following dates are scheduled:

Session 5: Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session 6: Thursday, 17 October 2024 at 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 7: Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Session 8: Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am (cancelled)
Session 9: Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Session 10: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (in person at the DGNB office in Stuttgart)

Please note: The topics of the individual sessions will only be determined and announced during the process.

Recognition of DGNB further education points is possible in the case of participation or collaboration in the context of System Development (participation in at least 3 workshops in the context of System Development).

Further information

Public digital info events and an annotation phase are planned for people who would like to find out more about the development at longer intervals or provide specific feedback. Information on the annotation phase will be published here on this page.

Digital info events (in German) "DGNB System für (Bestands)Quartiere – Status quo der Systementwicklung":

Friday, 11 October 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Register here
Friday, 2 February 2025 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register here

Are you already working with existing districts and can you imagine testing new criteria and indicators in workshops? Then please contact Dr Stephan Anders (s.anders@dgnb.de or +49 711-722322-45) to get involved.

Dr Kathrin Quante, Manager System Development

Dr Stephan Anders, Director Network and Consulting

Sustainable exhibitions

In order to strengthen the aspects of sustainability in the planning and implementation of exhibitions, we are currently developing a criteria set for museums that can be applied variably. The criteria set covers topics such as energy supply, circular resource planning and life cycle costs. Requirements relating to climate adaptation and biodiversity are also taken into account.

The criteria have been developed in collaboration with museums of different focus and orientation. The set of criteria is currently in development.

There are currently no opportunities to get involved. If you would like to contribute your expertise to our work or would like to get more information, please contact us.

Miriam Laudien, Research Projects

Sustainable construction of infrastructure

The aim of this project is to develop a system for the transport infrastructure "Roads and Road Construction". Based on a first draft from the pilot phase completed in 2023, the existing criteria and associated methods will be further developed and the planning phase will be more closely integrated. Various schemes such as footpaths and cycle paths as well as urban and rural roads are planned.

The results of the pilot phase are currently being analysed and further processing is being planned.

There are currently no opportunities to get involved.

Theda Witte, Certification Infrastructure and construction areas