The Bewertungssystem Nachhaltiges Bauen (BNB = evaluation system for sustainable construction) of the Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit (Federal Ministry of Environment, Natural Protection and Safety of Construction and Reactors) is analogous to the certification system of the DGNB.
BREEAM
The certification system BREEAM (British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) from the UK has been established by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle® concept
The cradle to cradle® concept is based on the reutilization of materials and products with a view to sustainability. A distinction is made between biological and technical cycles.
DGNB
The German certification system DGNB (Deutsches Gütesiegel nachhaltiges Bauen= German Quality Seal for Sustainable Construction) has been established by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e. V. to provide a measure for the sustainability of buildings.
EPD
An EPD is an Environmental Product Declaration.
LEED
The certification system LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) of the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) assesses the sustainability of buildings according to the following criteria:
ÖGNI
The Austrian certification system ÖGNI (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Nachhaltige Immobilienwirtschaft = Austrian Society for Sustainable Real-Estate Management) certified by the certification system of the DGNB, adapted to Austrian needs and provisions.
