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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

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From rainwater collecting and greywater recycling to adept plumbing fixtures, they incorporate these innovative components into buildings to support water conservation practices and reduce wastewater production. Architects are integrating flexible design features to improve building sturdiness and ensure occupant safety.

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Building automation systems: All you need to know about intelligent buildings

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In addition to that, the access control systems offer limited and restricted access to your building which makes it safe and secure. Basically, building automation is a shift from product supply to system supply. Automatic light switches, motions sensor switches, and touchscreen switches are some examples of smart switches.

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Access control solutions for contact-less and hygienic security management

Building and Interiors

Gone are the days when a manual door lock was sufficient for the safety and security of the building. We need stronger, smarter, and more reliable access and safety solutions. The selective restriction of access to a certain location, building, room, resource, or installation is known as access control.

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Access control systems: Take control of your buildings

Building and Interiors

Also, installing automatic door closers (also called door openers) reduces overhead costs, increases productivity and reliability, and enhances security. They can be installed overhead or mounted on the surface for push-and-pull usage. Small spaces require the installation of automatic folding doors. Automatic Folding Doors.

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