The DGNB Toolbox “Carbon neutral building” provides information, guidance and instruments for designing, building and operating carbon-neutral buildings and districts. It is relevant for EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 because it supports strategic understanding of climate action in the built environment and can be used in training on carbon-neutral construction, operational emissions, CO2 accounting and climate-oriented building management.
Keywords
Main theme addressed by the tool
Energy Efficiency
Objectives
Provide guidance and instruments for climate action strategies, CO2 accounting and planning, construction and operation of carbon-neutral buildings and districts.
Target audience
Public authorities, building owners, planners, trainers, sustainability managers, SMEs and construction-sector learners.
Benefits
Supports strategic climate literacy, practical awareness of carbon-neutral building pathways and integration of climate targets into training and planning.
Data requirements
Building operation data, energy and emissions information, project strategy context and climate-action objectives.
Learning Profiles addressed
- Energy Renovation & Performance Specialist
- Green Construction Strategy Leader
- Lifecycle Carbon & Climate Compliance Specialist
- Sustainable Construction Project Manager
Examples of application
DGNB guidance, studies and recommended instruments on carbon-neutral building.
How to use the tool – Tutorials
DGNB guidance pages, training and related resources.
Learning materials
Suitable for modules on climate action, carbon-neutral operation, CO2 accounting and policy-to-practice pathways.
Language
German; English
Cost
Free
Other information
Useful BFW contribution for linking energy-efficient construction with climate-neutral building strategies.
Remarks
Used as a guidance resource rather than a calculation engine; specific project calculations may require additional tools.
