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Retrofitting electric window drives: tips and information

… estimate relatively precisely in advance how quickly installing automated windows will pay for itself, depending on the application. How are the window drives operated and controlled? There’s no need to be worried about complicated processes. Generally, window drives can be controlled via local push buttons, remote controls, apps or even centralised building automation and control systems such as myGEZE Control . How the windows are operated and controlled in individual cases depends on several parameters: Are the windows controlled individually or in groups? Should the windows be controlled manually or autonomously via the building automation control system? Is the control automated according to time/temperature/weather/indoor climate? Is a particularly safe door closer required, for example in schools? A major advantage of automated windows is that even hard-to-reach windows can be opened and closed with ease. Can window drives be retrofitted everywhere? It is important that building operators familiarise themselves with safety and with applicable regulations. Motorised windows are classified as machinery in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and must be assessed and, if necessary, secured accordingly. The protection class of automated windows is calculated depending on the type of installation, room utilisation and activation, with protection class

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Energy efficiency of buildings

… estimates of potential energy and CO2 savings. LEARN MORE ABOUT BUILDING AUTOMATION Download white paper You can learn more about building automation and its influence on sustainability in our white paper. Download white paper on building automation now GEZE products for energy-efficient buildings With integrated solutions for door, window, and safety technology focused on energy efficiency, it is possible to combine comfort and safety with energy efficiency in a smart way. Interdisciplinary networking also creates all new options for energy-saving building management. GEZE makes a significant contribution to energy efficiency through different products and solutions: natural ventilation and exhaust of buildings, as well as single room temperature control via automated window systems automatic opening and reliable closing of doors myGEZE Control intelligent building automation system for smart integration of door, window, and safety technology into the building automation system. Depending on the outside temperature, for example, the opening widths of doors can be adjusted automatically or windows can be opened or closed accordingly in coordination with temperature sensors and heating systems. Saving energy with natural ventilation Natural building ventilation saves a significant amount of energy and resources and eliminates the need for energy-intensive air conditioning systems. Mechanical air conditioning systems require a very large amount of energy. In addition to the large area they take up in the building, which is no longer available for other uses, high investment, maintenance and operating costs make such systems seem an unprofitable choice. Regulated natural ventilation , in contrast, is clearly an advantage. “Intelligent” drives and control panels from GEZE that can be used to open and close façade and roof windows in a controlled manner ensure energy-saving and environmentally-friendly ventilation and exhaust. For instance, they facilitate automatic night-time cooling , which is a cost- and energy-efficient method for cooling buildings compared to an air conditioning system. Comfortable building automation for better energy efficiency GEZE technology can be used to control façade elements , whether doors or windows, based on current needs. Each window can be controlled individually. Temperature and CO2 sensors, timers and rain-wind sensors open and close windows automatically. The new myGEZE Control building automation system can also be used to centrally visualise, control and manage automatic doors and windows. At GEZE, we have understood that buildings make an important contribution to sustainably reducing energy consumption and therefore CO2 emissions. That’s why smart and energy-saving solutions are more than ever the focus for our customers and us. Sandra Alber, Chief Officer Legal & Finance The DGNB certification system assesses a building’s level of sustainability. More than energy efficiency: sustainable building (green building) GEZE is facilitating sustainable building, also known as “green building” through its products. Green building means modern, sustainable environmentally-friendly building construction and renovation in harmony with humans and nature. The buildings stand out for their efficient use of resources such as energy, water, and materials. At the same time, harmful impacts on health and the environment are also reduced. The guiding principle of sustainability is pursued throughout the complete building life cycle as far as possible, starting from project development, planning, and design to operation and maintenance and to disassembly. A seal was created in Germany in 2007 to reflect this: The certificate of the German Suistainable Building Council (DGNB). Honoured with the DGNB certificate for sustainability In the new corporate building of Vector IT in Stuttgart, our customised digital networking solutions help to avoid a total of approximately 460 tons of CO2 emissions per year in ongoing operations. The German Suistainable Building Council awarded the project the DGNB platinum certificate as well as the DGNB diamond for outstanding architecture for this achievement. TO THE REFERENCE REPORT Around 120 buildings have already received the DGNB certificate or a previous certificate. These include the building of the Umweltbundesamt Dessau (UBA - German Environment Agency), which is a flagship project of the German state due to the high level of quality it achieves in all aspects of sustainable building, and is one of Germany's most efficient administrative buildings. The door technology in the building comes from GEZE. Read more about green building Read more about building renovation Read more about indoor climate control More about sustainability at GEZE Combining digital building planning and sustainability: BIM makes it possible From investors to architects, specialist planners, installation companies, system vendors, or building product manufacturers: everyone benefits when planning and collaboration are simplified. The same is true for achieving climate targets: Innovative, environmentally-aware and resource-saving solutions are essential to reduce CO2 emissions in the building sector. Building Information Modelling (BIM) facilitates comprehensive, integrated planning. From the draft of a building to its dismantling, it can be used to pursue sustainable project targets and strategies. Because of this, BIM has great potential for helping use resources and building materials in an environmentally-friendly way throughout the entire building life cycle. It can also help reduce the work required for DGNB certification, which saves time, money, and resources. Become an expert with our free BIM white paper! To the BIM white paper Information on energy efficiency Planning Installation Services Planning Installation Services Energy-optimised planning GEZE supports building planning during the earliest stages, and creates energy-saving concepts and solutions. GEZE solutions can also be used to effectively save energy in retrofitting existing buildings. Advantages of myGEZE Control Planning security Expansion of the portfolio Functional expansion Customised solutions Depending on the application scenario, individual solutions are offered with different service packages and relevant hardware and software components, as well as associated services for energy-efficient building. Products with EPD Environmental product declaration Some GEZE products, including the TS 4000 and TS 5000 door closer series, have an environmental product declaration ( EPD ). The EPDs provide the data that serves as the basis for ecological building assessments, and are building blocks in the overall assessment of the building’s environmental performance. Customised service concepts In addition to implementing the solutions we develop in buildings, we also offer customised service concepts for each building, to ensure their proper function and operational safety and to retain the value of energy-efficient systems through regular maintenance. This not only provides operators with financial advantages by reducing building operating costs, but also supports them in particular in handling their operators’ responsibilities. Efficient building management GEZE Cockpit can be used to check, display, and manage the statuses of doors, windows, smoke and heat extraction systems and emergency exit systems at any time and from anywhere using any IP-enabled device. With this option, GEZE offers convenience, safety, and efficiency in building management. Learn more about myGEZE Control Products from GEZE Opening drives Slimchain Chain drive in an attractive design with numerous possible applications in 24 V version Go to product Related topics Topics | Energy efficiency | Security | Smart Facade Smart façades Smart façades react actively and independently to their environment. The aim is to lower energy requirements to a minimum and to increase convenience and safety for the user. Read more Topics | Energy efficiency | Ventilation technology | Indoor climate control Indoor climate control Good air ensures efficiency and wellbeing. Indoor climate controls increase comfort levels and save energy. Read more Topics | Energy efficiency | Security | Sustainability | Smart Building | Building automation Building automation Increased comfort, efficiency and safety: digital control and automation technologies make buildings into 'smart buildings'. Read more

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Building Information Modelling (BIM)

… estimation, calculation and simulation in the planning phase. In the execution phase, this supports ordering, delivery, execution itself and assembly. What's more, it simplifies building management in the operation phase. BIM objects can rationalise work processes, minimise sources of error and ensure increasing digitalisation in construction. Günther Weizenhöfer, Architect and Team Leader of Planning Seminars at GEZE Design and deliver construction projects quickly and securely using BIM door objects All the doors in a building can be planned extremely easily using GEZE BIM objects. In contrast to many other providers, GEZE always offers a whole door as a BIM object, so that the door can be considered with all its components. These multifunctional doors can be used to depict all swing doors, sliding doors and revolving doors. The GEZE BIM objects are free of charge for Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft Archicad and Nemetschek Allplan. Learn more about BIM Door Objects and download them Terminology BIM Glossary A common information base is necessary so that all project participants can work with BIM effectively. Building Information Modeling thrives on a transparent, shared knowledge platform. Here you will find the most important BIM terms, so that you will be able to start a successful cooperation. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team of experts. Terms A to B Big BIM Big BIM refers to the continuous application of BIM throughout the complete life cycle of a building, integrating all trades. This means all designs and calculations are implemented into a shared software environment. BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) The BIM collaboration format is an open exchange format enabling straightforward communication among all contributing parties in the BIM process. In an IFC model (please see Industry Foundation Classes), clashes or other issues can be localized and tagged with comments. BCF files can be read and edited by common model checkers. Some CAD systems provide BCF format enabled mark-up tools. BIM Execution Plan (BEP) The BIM Execution Plan is an element of the legal framework for BIM. It describes how employer’s information requirements (please see EIR) are fulfilled. Essential content of the BEP includes role assignment, definition of work flows, and specification of hard- and software to be used in the process. BIM level