{"id":12086,"date":"2025-03-04T09:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T08:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.hoinka.com\/?page_id=12086"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:46:43","slug":"gpc-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.hoinka.com\/en\/building-certification\/bnk-bng\/gpc-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"BNK\/BNG criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"

BNK\/BNG – Criteria: All quality areas of sustainability certification<\/h1>\n

The BNK\/BNG certification system evaluates the sustainability of residential buildings based on specific, standardized criteria set forth in criteria profiles. Meeting these criteria is essential for obtaining the QNG seal and qualifying for the KfW \u201cClimate-Friendly New Construction\u201d (KFN) subsidy. <\/p>\n

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Certified Quality of Life: A modern complex of buildings that combines economic, environmental, and social considerations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To ensure a holistic and comprehensive assessment, the 19 criteria in total cover four key areas of quality:<\/p>\n

Main criteria and assessment areas:<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quality Division<\/th>\nCategory<\/th>\nCriterion & Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sociocultural & Functional Quality<\/strong><\/td>\nHealthy Living<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Indoor Air Quality :<\/strong> Assessment of indoor air quality.
\n\u2022 Drinking Water Quality :<\/strong> Ensuring the quality of drinking water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nComfort<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Summer heat protection:<\/strong> Measures to prevent overheating.
\n\u2022 Daylight availability:<\/strong> Sufficient natural lighting in rooms.
\n\u2022 Sound insulation:<\/strong> Reduction of noise pollution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSecurity<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Burglary Protection:<\/strong> Preventive measures against break-ins.
\n\u2022 Fire Protection:<\/strong> Efficient fire detection and suppression systems.
\n\u2022 Accessibility:<\/strong> Design for unrestricted accessibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economic Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2013<\/em><\/td>\n\u2022 Life-cycle costs:<\/strong> Analysis of costs over the entire life cycle of the building.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Quality<\/strong><\/td>\nLife Cycle Assessment<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 CO\u2082 emissions:<\/strong> Assessment of the carbon footprint.
\n\u2022 Primary energy demand:<\/strong> Determination of energy consumption.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nConservation of Resources<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Decentralized energy generation:<\/strong> On-site use of renewable energy.
\n\u2022 Use of sustainable materials:<\/strong> Use of wood from certified forestry operations.
\n\u2022 Water efficiency:<\/strong> Installation of water-saving fixtures.
\n\u2022 Space efficiency:<\/strong> Optimal use of the available lot area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Process Quality<\/strong><\/td>\nPlanning & Documentation<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Consulting and Goal Setting:<\/strong> Defining sustainability goals.
\n\u2022 Building File and User Manual:<\/strong> Preparing comprehensive documentation for users.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nQuality Assurance<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2022 Quality Assurance:<\/strong> Continuous monitoring throughout the construction process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Requirements for Successful Certification<\/h3>\n

To successfully complete the BNK (for small residential buildings with 1\u20135 residential units) or BNG (for buildings with more than 5 residential units), all 19 criteria must be fully addressed. The following applies: <\/p>\n

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    Each individual criterion must receive at least one evaluation point (legal standard).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    An overall completion rate of at least 50% is required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As certified BNK\/BNG auditors, we guide your project from the initial planning phase through to the successful issuance of the certificate.<\/p>\n

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    \tAngebot anfordern<\/a>\r\n\n

    Phone +49 711 62049-340<\/a>
    \nEmail     info@hoinka.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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