CASE STUDY
DGNB - German Sustainable Building Council
2022-02-15
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Since its foundation in 2007, the German Sustainable Building Council – DGNB e.V. has continuously grown. Now with more than 1,200 member organisations, the association is the central knowledge platform in the area of sustainable building.
The members represent the entire value added chain of the construction and property economy: architects, planners, construction industry,investors and scientists bring their comprehensive expertise to the DGNB. Due to the growth of the association and office, the move to a new premises became necessary.
The sustainability aspects of the new building and its fittings were clearly displayed for all visitors. The goal from the start was to allow visitors to and employees in the property to experience the benefits of a sustainably planned and constructed space. The DGNB-certified Caleido building creates the optimum conditions for this.
A sensitive design of the interior according to DGNB principles such as user comfort, environmental impact and life cycle consideration, optimally enhances the sustainable
building approach. Following these principles, along with many other products, the door closer was also chosen.
The DGNB has decided on the DC 700 Cam-Motion® door closer (for revolving doors up to 1,400 mm wide) by ASSA ABLOY, a modular system for large areas of application on fire, smoke protection and standard doors with few product variations, which are also suitable for barrier-free construction.
The DC 700 door closers are characterised by a long-lasting quality and minimal maintenance, as well as a high comfort of use thanks to many setting options. Thanks to a corresponding environment product declaration, ASSA ABLOY provides the necessary product parameters for the sustainability requirements of the DGNB.
Furthermore, the door closers offer an appealing design, harmoniously integrate into the overall appearance of the building and open up a wide range of design possibilities for the architects.