Real Estate Consulting

Sustainability Consulting

FROM STATUS QUO TO VISION – SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH BOLD TRANSFORMATION

Sustainability Consulting

In sustainability consulting, our goal is to strategically integrate sustainability and climate action into construction projects and building operations. This begins with the development of a project-specific sustainability strategy and extends from the selection of an appropriate certification system through requirements planning, building design and material selection to the implementation of efficient building systems and renewable energy solutions. It also encompasses energy-efficient building operations and sustainable maintenance throughout the building’s lifecycle.

Our Services

Development of sustainability strategies and project objectives

A real estate-specific sustainability strategy at corporate level establishes the strategic framework for defining project-related sustainability objectives. Based on key focus areas such as energy efficiency and carbon neutrality, concrete targets are derived for individual projects or entire real estate portfolios.

Sustainable requirements planning and project development

Sustainable construction begins with the definition of basic principles and specifications in the project development phase. This includes establishing specific sustainability requirements for new construction or conversion projects, developing operating concepts for sustainable building operation, defining CO₂ savings potential, and developing action packages, defining technical and structural requirements for reducing energy and resource consumption, and calculating investment, operating and lifecycle costs.

Consulting on certification and subsidy programs

Certification systems create transparency with regard to building sustainability and expand market opportunities for sales and rentals. We help you select the right certification system and guide you through the certification process. We also verify the eligibility of the construction project for subsidy programs and support the associated processes, including the sustainability reporting.

Balancing methods for new and existing buildings

The carbon footprint is the basis for defining targeted measures, developing an offsetting strategy and awarding a sustainability label. Using key figures and the specific planning data, we calculate the carbon footprint of the construction project and highlight potential savings and alternative courses of action.

Building-specific carbon offset strategy

Following the implementation of sustainability measures, we assess residual emissions based on carbon accounting and collaborate closely with our clients to develop reduction and offset strategies with the objective of achieving climate neutrality.

Consulting for sustainable planning and building

We offer consultation on planning and implementing building concepts, from conception and construction through the use of environmentally responsible materials and energy-efficient systems to the integration of renewable energy solutions.

Advisory Services for Sustainable Building Management

A sustainable climate strategy for existing buildings contributes to targeted and effective CO₂ reduction while mitigating rising carbon costs. Additional benefits include lower operating costs and extended building lifecycles. We support condition assessments, identify required measures, define building-specific climate strategies and develop implementation roadmaps for refurbishment concepts.

Sustainability Consultant

As a licensed DGNB Consultant, Andreas Klein, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), provides expert advisory services for the practical implementation of DGNB requirements throughout the design, planning and construction phases.

He supports clients with tailored recommendations to ensure construction projects are delivered in a sustainable, efficient and economically viable manner.