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Checking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business

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What we can agree on, though, is the building’s eco rating. The innovative hotel is exactly that; smart and savvy with sophisticated and hidden energy system and a cutting-edge, self-regulating temperature concept. For example, at a sunny seaside location, you’d open the windows, the curtains and let sun and breeze in.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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This principle revolves around the strategic use of openings, such as windows, doors and vents, to promote the movement of air through buildings. Historically, civilizations in hot and arid regions used wet reeds in windows or windcatchers paired with qanats (underground water channels) for cooler indoor environments.

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

Building and Interiors

The lighting can be regulated (turned on, off, or dimmed) with smart home automation and building automation system. The motion sensor light switches detect occupancy in the space and regulate the lights in the room. Famous brands that offer smart lighting are: Jaquar lighting. In fact, it is just the beginning.

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Access control solutions for contact-less and hygienic security management

Building and Interiors

Moreover, the android app regulates access to the building. Moreover, its special vehicle key support can turn a car key into a general access key for doors and windows. Also, the wide range of peripherals and card readers can control access to up to 12 doors with their biometric device system solutions.