The DGNB Navigator is a building product platform that connects manufacturer product information with sustainability aspects and DGNB certification requirements. It can support EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 training by helping learners and professionals understand product characteristics, material documentation, sustainability criteria and informed product selection in sustainable construction and renovation.
Keywords
Main theme addressed by the tool
Circular economy
Objectives
Support informed product selection, sustainability documentation and understanding of how product data can contribute to building certification and material decisions.
Target audience
Architects, planners, DGNB auditors, trainers, learners, construction companies, building owners and product manufacturers.
Benefits
Improves transparency of product information, sustainability comparison and integration of product data in sustainable construction workflows.
Data requirements
Product information, sustainability characteristics, manufacturer documentation and project or certification context.
Learning Profiles addressed
- Circular Construction & Resource Recovery Specialist
- Green Construction Strategy Leader
- Lifecycle Carbon & Climate Compliance Specialist
- Sustainable Construction Project Manager
Examples of application
Product search and product data examples on the DGNB Navigator platform.
How to use the tool – Tutorials
DGNB Navigator information pages and consultation offers.
Learning materials
Useful for exercises on sustainable material selection, documentation, certification logic and product transparency.
Language
German; English
Cost
Free
Other information
Relevant for BFW curriculum discussions on green construction, sustainable materials and documentation culture.
Remarks
Product data should be checked for completeness and relevance before use in project-specific decisions.
