Press events

EXPO REAL commissioned an exclusive study on the topic of ‘Housing in the Life Cycle’,
which examines the effects of the housing crisis on society and
overall economic development in Germany.

The call for less bureaucracy is growing louder. But how far can we get in the search for simple answers to a complex problem? How can we find the right balance to create appropriate incentives for climate-friendly and economically viable construction? The panel discussion will examine current regulatory and social developments and place them in the broader context of ESG, sustainability and climate action.

Purpose Green cordially invites media representatives to an exclusive press talk with co-founder Lucas Christel. The focus: holistic ESG strategies for the real estate sector. From digital analysis and strategic planning to on-site implementation, Purpose Green offers a unique end-to-end solution for sustainable transformation. Attendees will also gain an exclusive first look at Green+ AI, the company’s latest innovation enabling data-driven decision-making for impactful and economically sound refurbishments. Three briefing slots are available on October 6 (1pm, 2pm, 3pm) at the Purpose Green booth, Hall B1, Stand 520. Following the briefing, our energy and ESG experts will be available for in-depth background discussions.

At Expo Real, DGNB will present the requirements for its new "Social Positive" award for the first time. This award will recognise projects that make a demonstrable contribution to strengthening a wide range of social aspects – both for users and for the immediate surrounding area in the district. The panel discussion will take a closer look at the issues that need to be considered and who would benefit from such an award as part of their ESG strategy.

Has certification become widespread or is it only for flagship projects? Which uses are particularly active and where is demand stagnating? The session will provide an overview of the DGNB's current key figures and discuss drivers and obstacles for the market development of sustainability assessment for buildings and neighbourhoods in Germany.

The DGNB, in collaboration with the Building Performance Institute Europe (BPIE), has investigated the extent to which the life cycle costs of buildings and their climate impact are related. Can climate-friendly buildings also be constructed cost-effectively? And how does the result of DGNB certification correlate with this? The presentation will outline the most important findings of the study.

Few arguments against sustainable construction are as persistent as the claim that it involves higher financial outlays. Is this justified? Or do the facts tell a different story? What do the costs actually consist of? What is necessary and what is nice to have? Where are the levers for savings? And what positive effects offset the costs? The panel discussion will explore all these questions in a nuanced and unemotional manner.

The renovation or transformation of existing districts is one of the key tasks in meeting the climate action and climate adaptation requirements in our cities. The DGNB has developed a new version of its certification system for this construction task and has successfully tested it in pilot projects over the past few months. The panel discussion will focus on the experiences gained in applying the new assessment system.

Together with our investors and partners, we invite you to a networking event at our booth. You are also welcome to arrange an interview appointment in advance to learn more about our brand and expansion topics.

In addition to its existing and regularly optimised certification systems, the DGNB is constantly developing new variants for evaluating the sustainability quality of specific construction projects. The discussion will provide exclusive insights into the new certification offerings currently being developed by the DGNB. These include the new DGNB System for Transport Infrastructure Projects and the certification of existing districts.

Whether it's building resource passports, material registers or cradle-to-cradle: there is certainly no shortage of buzzwords when it comes to circular construction. But how much substance is there behind the much-discussed debates? What is already common practice today and what is pure window dressing? The panel will discuss the status quo of the circular economy in construction and real estate practice and classify the significance of this topic in the context of holistic sustainable construction.