We meet the 2020 criterias
Knauf is a member of Green Building Council Denmark, which is the member organisation for DGNB-certified construction. Therefore our documentation are based on the latest DGNB-manual for new buildings and larger scale renovations for 2020.
Our products are contributing to the criterias for processing quality, environmental qualities, economical qualities, social qualities and technical qualities. All in all our products can have a positive impact of up to 42.6 percent in the DGNB-system.
Process & technical quality
Documented performance and product data
Pre-cut products reduce on-site waste
Possibility for deconstruction and recycling
Meets strict requirements for fireproofing, sound, and strength
Environmental quality
Gypsum is a 100% recyclable material
Knauf DANOLINE gypsum products are made from up to 30% reclaimed material
Product specific EPD's document the products' lifecycle
Documented process for recycling of gypsum
Economic quality
Life expectancy of up to 60 years minimize operating and maintenance costs
Product specific data ensures correct calculation of Building-LCA
Great flexibility and adaptability with gypsum constructions
Light and ergonomic solution
Many options for architectural creativity
Social quality
Danish Indoor Climate Labelling
Very little degassing (Highest score iaw. DGNB 2020)
High sound absortion with acoustic products, with possibilty for ventilation
Surface reflectance of 0.85
DGBN 2020 building typologies
The manual for DGNB 2020 distinguishes between different building types: Office, education, children's institutions, housing, retail, hotel, logistics and production.
This is why the building type influences the percentage of the allocated points, that Knauf DANOLINE products are responsible for.
Weighting of DGNB-criteria
The table shows the share of percentage points in the DGNB-system, that Knauf DANOLINE products influence. The percentage describe the criteria, where products can have an impact on point-allocation. Therefore it's not our products alone, that enables the 44.2-52.8%.
At Knauf DANOLINE, we have a holistic approach to sustainable development within construction. We manufacture our products on a principle of creating value in the construction proces, and comfort during use.
When the products have served their purpose, they should deconstructable and reusable in a new production.
In November 2020, as the first concert hall in Denmark, Musikkens hus achieved an impressive DGNB-gold certification.
Knauf has delivered plasterboards and acoustic ceilings and walls to the main concert hall, rehearsal rooms, lounges and hallways, in the prestigious DGNB-landmark in Aalborg.
DGNB is a non-profit certification scheme that ensures the quality of the sustainability in your building project. The DGNB-certification originates from Germany, and is an abbraviation of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen.
The DGNB system evaluates a building or urban area by 6 main criterias: Environmental quality, Economical quality, social quality, process quality, and area quality. Each criteria constitutes a percentage of the total points.
It's possible to reach certifications of DGNB Silver, DGNB Gold and DGNB Platinum, depending on how many points the building is awarded. Adding to these, it is possible to recieve DGNB Heart based on the parametres for well-being and indoor climate, and DGNB Diamond as a recognition of the buildings architectural quality.
A DGNB-certification is an impartial third-party verification of the quality of a building. If a builder wishes to get a DGNB-certification of their building or urban area, they will be assigned an qualified DGNB auditor, who will be responsible for the certification process, submission of documents etc. to the third-party DGNB certification council.
