Tag Archives: sustainable building

DGNB: The Highest Green Standard in Luxembourg

Posted on 28 April 2014
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German tech is famous for its high quality standards. Germany first granted certificates for sustainable buildings in January 2009. Standards for these certificates were first developed by the DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. or German Sustainable Building Council) … Continue reading →

Green Certification: Do You Need It?

Posted on 28 April 2014
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Green building (also “green construction” or “sustainable building”) expands and complements classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. It aims for environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures and processes throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, … Continue reading →

Tenants and Investors Demand Green Certification

Posted on 27 April 2014
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Tehdi-Edouard Babigeon, RealCorp’s Head of Letting and Sales, recently answered some questions on the increasing demand for green certification witnessed by his Agency team. How often is the presence of a green certificate a factor in the perception of value … Continue reading →