Why the DGNB In-Use Certification Deserves More Attention?

Alongside BREEAM, LEED and WELL certifications, little is said about DGNB certification — yet this certification, conceived by the German Sustainable Building Council, has now reached adulthood (it was founded in 2007), and an international version has existed since 2020. With that in mind, in 2021 I obtained DGNB Consultant accreditation, now I draw on … Read more

Reality check on the EU Taxonomy

The European Commission is currently conducting (between September and November 2025) a review of the technical screening criteria of the EU Taxonomy for certain sectors. During the workshops held with invited experts, it is hoped that the proposals prepared by relevant stakeholders (professional groups, organizations, and industry actors) will also be taken into account — … Read more