Building certification label BNB
Find out more about BNB sustainability certification for buildings here.
Assessment system for sustainable building (BNB)
BNB certification is suitable for the following product groups:
There are different usage profiles for the certification of:
- Office and administration buildings (new construction, existing buildings/complete modernization, use and operation)
- Outdoor facilities of federal properties
- Classroom building (new building)
- Laboratory building (new building)
Award criteria for BNB certification
The following categories are evaluated:
- Ecological quality
- Economic quality
- Socio-cultural and functional quality
- Technical quality
- Process quality
- Location quality
BNB Certification Body
Costs for BNB certification
The costs for BNB certification vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. The cost of the registration fee is between 1,500 and 10,000 euros and depends on the type and size of the project. The certification fees vary greatly and are often between 4,000 and 10,000 euros. The exact amount depends on the size of the project and the complexity of the criteria to be evaluated. Additional costs may also be incurred for advice from certified auditors, the preparation of necessary documentation and the performance of interim assessments.
Sources: Homepage BNB – Assessment System for Sustainable Building (BNB) (bnb-nachhaltigesbauen.de)