Imagine a future where buildings don’t just shape the face of our cities, but also make significant contributions to the reduction of global CO2 emissions. Architects and planners play a key role in turning this vision into reality. According to Architecture 2030, the built environment is responsible for 42% to global CO2 emissions. The opportunity for impact is immense. We must pivot toenergy-efficient construction, to reduce our ecological footprint and preserve natural resources.
Energy-efficient buildingsoffer a multitude of benefits for stakeholders, ranging fromcost savingstoenhanced building valueandimproved operator reputation.
In today's architectural landscape, sustainability has become paramount, driving the adoption ofgreen certificationsandinnovative technologies.
In this guide, we’ll dive deeper into thelatest green certificationsand show youhow we at dormakaba can support you in the specification process, with a special focus on the role of our Door Efficiency Calculator in achieving greener outcomes.
A closer look at green certifications
Imagine buildings where every aspect of the indoor environment is designed with the planet in mind. This is the power ofLEEDandBREEAMcertifications. They evaluate buildings based on criteria like energy efficiency, water usage, and material sustainability. These certifications are instrumental in promoting sustainable building practices and mitigating climate change.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)complement these efforts by providing detailed insights into the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle. EPDs are based on comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCAs), which analyze factors such as raw material supply, production, transportation, use, and disposal. While EPDs don't determine whether a product is environmentally friendly, they offer valuable data to help specifiers make informed decisions about product selection.
Atdormakaba, we prioritize transparency and sustainability byproviding you EPDs for a wide range of access solutions, includingdoor hardware, entrance systems, electronic access and data systems, interior glass systems, mechanical key systems, movable walls, and safe locks. These EPDs play a vital role in achieving green building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM. They empower you to make responsible choices when selecting access solutions for their projects. Read more about EPDs and other certifications for Access Solutions at dormakaba here.
Leverage the power of dormakaba’s Door Efficiency Calculator
The choice of automatic doors, often overlooked, can significantly impact a building's footprint. Enterdormakaba's Door Efficiency Calculator. This innovative tool transforms the complex decision-making process into a straightforward path towards more sustainable and energy-efficient access solutions.
This tool not only calculates expected energy loss and heating costs but also provides insights into return on investment (ROI) and potential CO2 emissions. It enables you to comprehensively evaluate and compare automatic door options from both a cost and environmental perspective.
Enhancing Architectural Consultancy with the Door Efficiency Calculator
TheDoor Efficiency Calculator (DEC)stands as a pivotal tool used by architectural consultants from dormakaba tosupport architects and planners in the specification process, offering a comprehensive suite of features to enhance energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction in construction projects.
TheDoor Efficiency Calculatoroffers a user-friendly interface for specifying key parameters and obtaining detailed analyses:
Location and Weather Data:By considering stored weather data, the calculator accounts for regional climate conditions, ensuring accurate calculations tailored to the building's location.
Application/Use Case Selection:dormakaba architectural consultants can select the appropriate application area or use case, such as a hospital or shopping center, to customize calculations according to specific requirements.
Parameter Specification:Various parameters, including room temperature, estimated frequency of door use, and heating/air conditioning information, can be specified to fine-tune the analysis.
Automatic Door Selection:it is possible to choose up to three automatic dormakaba door types, providing dimensions and estimated purchase and maintenance costs for each option.
Evaluate and compare
TheDoor Efficiency Calculatorgenerates acomprehensive reportthat includes:
Expected Energy Loss and Heating Costs:Calculations of energy loss due to open doors and annual heating costs for all defined door types, based on specified parameters.
Return on Investment (ROI):The tool presents ROI in relation to total costs, enabling users to assess the financial implications of different automatic door solutions.
Potential CO2 Emissions:Insights into potential CO2 emissions associated with each door type, allowing users to consider environmental impact alongside economic factors such as potential savings in energy costs.
Make better decisions
The detailed reports provided by dormakabaenhance the decision-making processof all stakeholders, allowing architects, planners, and building operators to navigate the often-complex considerations with ease. Our comprehensive data and analyses help you make choices that align with both your economic and environmental goals. Moreover,dormakaba's commitmentto providingtransparent informationfacilitates the purchase decision, enabling our customers to prioritize factors such ascost savings, energy efficiency, and thereduction of their CO2 footprint.
Ready to elevate your projects and contribute to a sustainable future? Reach out to us today.