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ASSA ABLOY DOOR OPENING SOLUTIONS Forging ahead for the buildings of the future
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odern day buildings, typically constructed with reinforced concrete and glass curtain wall, have an estimated lifespan of 60 years. However, the turnover could be faster as buildings are often demolished when their functions or systems deemed “outdated”. In this regard, industry experts have come to the realization that current practices need to change for buildings to remain relevant and efficient for years to come. They have resolved that new generation of buildings should be built for people of all ages and abilities with relevant social, community and recreational facilities; multi-functional and resilient to whatever exigencies might arise; environmentally sustainable; and affordable, with housing, transportation and essential services available to all1. In recent years, these industrial experts noted that for the residential sector, smart home trend is growing rapidly with the expansion of energy efficient products and connected devices where various
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appliances and door opening solutions that are digitally, remotely and collectively controlled. Meanwhile, the commercial sector sees a growth in the construction of multi-functional and adaptable buildings, where a single space can easily morph from an office to a restaurant or a living unit without major reconstruction. Being a global leader in door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY recognised that while these new trends have brought on wide range of benefits, they too can pose numerous challenges such as property management. In response, ASSA ABLOY has developed an extensive catalogue of door opening solutions for residential and commercial buildings so homeowners and businesses can better manage their property today, and for the foreseeable future. DOOR OPENING SOLUTIONS WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND • Mortise Locks & Exit Trims ASSA ABLOY offers a range of highsecurity energy-efficient mortise locks and exit trims that can be applied to all building types. The power-saving design in these products helps to lower
energy consumption, thus balancing design, safety and security to improve the overall sustainability of any buildings. • Lorient High Performance Door Sealing Systems A brand under ASSA ABLOY Group, Lorient combines both security and insulation technology to keep buildings and their occupants safe, while help improve the sustainability of these structures as a whole. Lorient offers a range of quality and high performance door sealing systems, including architectural sealing and acoustic door seals. These products can provide outstanding protection for all four sides of the door against sound, smoke, fire, rain, light, draughts, dust and even insects. Lorient high performance door sealing systems have been designed and tested for a host of different applications in a variety of sectors throughout commercial, industrial and public buildings. Ulbrich, C. (2021, April 27). This is what buildings of the future will look like: and 5 ways to get there. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/ agenda/2021/04/buildings-of-the-future-real-estate/
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