LCA for DGNB DE, International, and DK

1. Choose the method you wish to use and insert your selection in ‘Reference values’ question form, to the ‘Methodology’ question.
   
   Simplified or complete: The main difference between the methodologies is different LCA scope. Complete method requires more detailed information but can provide you more precise outcome. Simplified method is easier to complete, but requires 10% markup to your results. Pay attention that all necessary materials are included according to the calculation methodology you choose, since cut-off criteria may apply. Follow the respective calculation rules for your method.
   
   Including or excluding building technology from the LCA calculations (does not apply for DK scheme): You can optionally exclude the technology even if the material quantities are available to get your LCA results with less effort. Additional markup 10% will be added to results as specified in the scheme. 
   
   
2. Fill in the Building materials question form of the design either manually or by import.
   DK scheme: select SfB class for the material in the dropdown menu. Use comment field for any additional information if you wish.
   DE scheme: select DIN class for the material in the dropdown menu. Use comment field for any additional information if you wish.
   International scheme: mark the class as specified in ECO 1.1 credit Appendix to the comment field.
   
   
3. Fill in the Energy consumption input form by choosing the local energy data and inputting annual consumption based on your energy calculations for your project.
   
   
   
   Energy calculations must be completed according to the DGNB requirements.
   
   DE scheme: complete the calculations according to the EnEV DIN V 18599.
   
   DK scheme: complete the calculations as specified in Be10 according to SBi instructions 213.
   
   International scheme: follow the LCEM methodology (As described in the ENV 1.1 Appendix).
   
   Save the inputs and proceed with entering information about your reference building to the ‘Reference values’ question form.
   
   
4. Enter Core reference and Additional reference values based on the building type and the DGNB scheme you follow.
   The reference values are used to calculate environmental impacts of your reference building. Reference building impacts will be calculated using environmental impact factors set by DGNB.
   
   As a minimum include:
• m2NFAa/m3BRI of reference building
  
• Annual electricity and heat consumption of your reference building
  
• International scheme: If local values for reference building are not available, use DGNB guidance to model your reference building.
  
  
5. Fill in ‘Building area’ question form as specified for your scheme
   Enter the area of your actual building
   
   DE scheme: NRF (NNetto-raumfläche as specified in DIN 277)
   DK scheme: SBA, OA
   International scheme: NRF (Netto-raumfläche as specified in DIN 277)
   
   The software also requires entering the Gross Internal Floor Area (IPMS/RICS), this is for benchmarking purposes. 
   
   Save the query.
   
   
6. Click on Results to see gained DGNB checklist points.
   The first 5 columns indicate points for ENV 1.1 criterion, the last 2 columns indicate points for ENV 2.1 criterion.
   
   
7. Submit all required documentation
   Follow the DGNB scheme list of required documentation for your scheme and method.
   Download your results to the excel by clicking 'More actions' and 'DGNB Documentation'.
   
   Copy and paste your data sources to excel by clicking on ‘Data sources’ on the results page. A list of data sources you have used for your LCA will appear in the bottom of the page.
   

Minimum scope of the materials (using simplified method)

International and DE scheme:

• Foundations, floor slab
  
• Structural parts, columns
  
• Staircases
  
• Roofs
  
• Ceilings, floors (including finishes)
  
• External walls (including finishes), windows and external doors
  
• Internal walls (including finishes) and internal doors
  
• Central heating and cooling generation units
  

DK scheme:

• Bygningsbasis
  
• Ydervægge
  
• Indervægge
  
• Dæk, trapper, ramper, altaner, lofter
  
• Tage
  
• Varme-, køle- og ventilationsanlæg
  
• Andre bygningstekniske anlæg (f.eks. solceller eller solfangere osv., såfremt der foreligger passende livscyklusvurderinger for dette
  
• Brugerudstyr med nævneværdigt energiforbrug i brugsfasen (såfremt der foreligger passende livscyklusvurderinger for dette, f.eks. kølediske og kølerum)