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Providing patient-focused care with a strong sustainability message at a hospital in Norway

A new multi-community hospital in Drammen, Norway, unites a highly sustainable approach to design with innovative access solutions and hospital energy efficiency dormakaba has provided cutting-edge door products, including energy-efficient automatic doors and barrier-free access solutions, and a secure escape route. Combined, these solutions allow for seamless people flows – patients, staff and visitors – throughout the hospital while ensuring maximum safety and security at all times.

Architect: LINK arkitektur, Ratio arkitekter and Bølgeblikk arkitekter

Partners involved: Bravida

Challenges

How do intelligent door access solutions go with state-of-the-art design for a sustainable building?

Automatic door access solutions from dormakaba control people flows with ease while saving energy.
The installed door hardware represents a seamless blend of quality design, security, convenience and variety.
Adaptability and flexibility are guaranteed, facilitating access while securing sensitive areas.
An intelligent escape route concept from dormakaba is managed from a single centralized system.
The robust design of dormakaba’s access solutions allows for extended heavy-duty use in a hospital environment.

“Our goal was to find a safe, intuitive door solution that facilitates people flows, whether staff, patients or visitors. Thanks to dormakaba’s solutions, the hospital is secure and the spotlight is firmly on patient-focused care.”

Bjørn Løkken

IKT Development Manager, Sykehusbygg HF

Details

Innovative door solutions from dormakaba offer convenience and security with smart motion sensors

The new hospital in Drammen is an excellent example of dormakaba's advanced, robust door solutions being seamlessly integrated into the environment, resulting in a secure, comfortable environment for staff and patients while enhancing the sustainable architectural concept.

Key products and features:

Engineered for high-traffic entrances, the ED 250 swing door operator is adapted for the healthcare environment, allowing for barrier-free access.

Featuring a sleek, durable design that can be adapted with ease to the requirements of the hospital, the TS 98 XEA door closer facilitates people flows while keeping the building secure and energy-efficient.

A versatile, durable hardware solution installed on 5,500 doors, the Serie3 handles and backplates from dormakaba (including the innovative Serie3 anti-ligature handle) meet the strictest safety requirements – essential when running a community hospital.

Overall, the touchless, hygienic entry points facilitated by dormakaba’s access solutions paired with a well-designed and coordinated fire and escape route system are a strong indicator of the Drammen hospital’s unwavering focus on its patients and readiness for the future of healthcare. This project underlines dormakaba’s commitment to providing robust, intelligent, aesthetically cohesive systems for large-scale, specialized projects.