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Architecture
Door fittings: Five of the best designs of 2020.
Door fittings are one of the most important elements of interior design. They give the first impression of the overall character of a building.
Urbanization
These Cities Show How to Avoid Traffic Jams
Traffic jams are a major problem in many cities around the world. However, some have found solutions that can also be applied elsewhere.
Architecture
Pioneers of Architecture: Natalie de Blois
De Blois was involved in the design of many remarkable projects – such as those of New York landmarks of the 1950s and 1960s.
Architecture
Pioneers of Architecture: Minnette De Silva (1918 – 1998).
De Silva was the first female architect in Sri Lanka and is considered one of the most important representatives of modern South Asian architecture.
Architecture
The brick is making a comeback: 4 examples of impressive modern brick buildings.
Regardless of the ongoing development of building materials and construction technologies, brick is experiencing a comeback.
Architecture
Pioneers of Architecture: Marina Tabassum
"You can't really call it land. It's wetness. It belongs to the river," says Marina Tabassum about the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh.
Architecture
Know Your Architecture: Islamic Architecture and the Five Most Beautiful Examples.
Islamic architecture had a significant influence on architectural styles worldwide and can be seen in buildings of various cultures.
Architecture
These 7 libraries look like they are from a fairy tale.
The following seven libraries offer a fairytale atmosphere through the classical elements of their design.
Architecture
Know Your Architecture: Neoclassical Architecture and the 5 Most Beautiful Examples.
Neoclassical architecture emerged in the late 18th century as a revival of classical Greek and Roman principles.
Technology
How “PropTech Real Estate” is changing the real estate sector.
To manage the development and sale of real estate under the pressure of today’s markets, PropTech is used.
Society
Why senior residences should use barrier-free access.
With a constantly aging population, the demand for new, first-class senior residences with state-of-the-art access solutions is increasing.
Architecture
Working in the smallest of spaces: Flexible room design makes it possible.
An urban future in which businesses and individuals can thrive requires flexible spatial design that maximizes the available space.
Technology
The most advanced toilet in the world.
In Stockholm stands "the most modern toilet in the world," thanks to a German company that has designed 50 public high-tech toilets for the capital.
Security
The growth development of a small American airport.
The small Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport in Virginia has grown significantly in recent years and has increased its passenger numbers by over 97%.
Architecture
How the right design methods can increase building safety.
Numerous studies show that the design of a building has the potential to reduce the risk of crime and thus increase building security.
Architecture
Why contractors are just as important as the materials.
Contractors are the central players in bringing together resources and expertise for the execution of construction projects.
Architecture
These five buildings withstand earthquakes by swaying.
These five architectural masterpieces are setting new global standards in earthquake safety, both for people and for buildings.
Society
How Tokyo is advancing its smart and sustainable urban development through the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Asian metropolis has undergone a citywide and comprehensive transformation to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
Society
Three technologies that will make apartment management easier.
Today, about one in three Americans rents an apartment. The demand for apartments and multi-family houses is at a historically high level.
Architecture
Green Buildings: Advantages of Certifications for Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction means increasing the efficiency of the use of energy, water, and all materials used for climate protection reasons.
Security
The three most important security trends for residential buildings in 2024 and beyond.
As the urban population is growing rapidly, our security needs are undergoing a dynamic transformation.
Architecture
These 5 trends will dominate office design in 2020.
The rise of mobile work is unstoppable and inevitable. New trends in office design are expected for the year 2020.
Security
Physical and virtual access management: Three hotels distinguished by exceptional hospitality.
In the hospitality industry, access management is important for commercial success. It makes a significant contribution to guest satisfaction and the good reputation of the industry.
Society
Office culture for employee retention: what is attractive and important for millennials.
From personalized access to the office via smartphone to IoT-controlled office lighting – digital integration keeps millennials happy.
Architecture
How five young architects are shaping modern building design.
Good career prospects for young architects, because millions of new buildings are needed worldwide due to booming population and urbanization.
Security
Physical Data Security: Why It Is Important and How It Is Secure
Despite the growing influence of cloud-stored data, physical data security will remain a fundamental component of overall data security.
Architecture
Six ways to promote health in the workplace in the construction industry.
Work on construction sites involves a variety of risks. Measures to promote health in the workplace are therefore especially important and effective.
Society
Working from home is on the rise. Are offices now becoming obsolete?
Offices need to change; employees want an office that doesn’t feel like one and can seamlessly fit into their flexible lives.
Security
Why building maintenance is important for safety.
If building maintenance is prioritized, the results are clear: the effects are greater cost savings as well as a safer environment for users.
Society
Contactless Travel: How Air Travel Will Work After COVID-19.
After COVID-19, air traffic will experience an additional technological boost in terms of automation and digitalization.
Security
Why maintenance schedules should be followed even with a tight budget.
Facility managers with a tight budget should not discard their maintenance plan, but rather take advantage of opportunities for cost-efficient and smooth implementation.
Society
Three important aspects for the reopening of hotels after COVID-19.
Taking changed customer preferences into account makes it easier for hoteliers to win back customers when reopening their hotels after COVID-19.
Security
Three arguments for the use of patented keys.
Patented keys not only reduce risks such as unauthorized access and financial loss, but often also lower the insurance costs of buildings.
Society
Why product training is important for company-wide success.
Product training unlocks a company's most important business resource: an excellent reputation and satisfied customers who keep coming back.
Architecture
What makes door fittings and accessories so important.
Door fittings and accessories are quite literally pivotal points when it comes to protection, security, and the aesthetic appearance of an apartment.
Society
Much more than just hand disinfection: How COVID-19 is changing the future of work.
There have already been many discussions about the impact of new technologies on the future of work. COVID-19 is accelerating this process even further.
Security
Outsourcing Maintenance: The Advantages of Contracting Out
Outsourcing technical tasks is a flexible and scalable solution to remain resilient and respond to changes.
Society
Healthcare Management: Patient Flow in Hospitals.
In an environment where every second can save lives, patient flow in the hospital is undoubtedly a conversation that will become increasingly prominent.
Security
The service life of a mechanical locking system.
To achieve comprehensive security in their facility, building managers must take into account the lifespan limitations of mechanical locking systems.
Society
Digitalization of access to sports facilities – a win-win situation.
The use of a digital platform enables customers in the fitness industry to receive a personalized and flexible service and relieves the reception desk.
Security
Is your key secure? A brief guide to key protection.
The key is often a weak point in terms of security with mechanical locking systems. Therefore, here are three important measures for key protection.
Architecture
The new normal in construction: Five disruptive developments in focus.
From "digital-first" to sustainability to standardization: you should keep an eye on these five disruptive developments in the construction industry.
Society
These 3 Smart Cities Under Construction Will Shape the Future of Urban Development
Read about three ambitious smart city projects currently underway. They have the potential to influence urban development worldwide.
Architecture
How IoT Solutions Are Revolutionizing Access Control Management.
Operation represents the longest phase in the building life cycle: Learn how IoT solutions are revolutionizing access control management here.