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Window safety system: Safety analysis and protection ratings
… poses any risks – and what safety measures must be implemented. Completing a safety analysis and defining the right window safety system Automated windows are assigned to different protection ratings. At GEZE, we use our safety analysis to determine central aspects that are relevant to safety; this can be used as a guideline for conducting a risk assessment according to the Machinery Directive, which is valid throughout Europe. Our safety analysis indicates how potential dangers in relation to power-operated windows can be excluded or reduced depending on the particular installation situation and user group. It also describes potential technical solutions for the necessary protective measures when bringing the machine to market, and indicates any residual risks. How are protection ratings determined for automated windows? In general, three core elements are taken into account when assessing the risk and determining the safety of power-operated windows: Installation position: Are the power-operated windows freely accessible, or is the lower edge of the leaf greater than … are determined based on these factors, along with resulting protective measures to minimise the risk. Hazardous areas on power-operated windows. What potential hazards do power-operated windows pose? In addition to assessing the structural circumstances – such as the potential for the leaf to fall – it is important to evaluate pinch and shearing points on the primary and secondary closing edges of the window that could present a hazardous area during closing. This is particularly relevant in buildings such as schools , nursery schools and hospitals, as well as in buildings that are open to the public, such as places of public assembly and retail spaces . Here in particular, it is vital to ensure that improper or careless use of the window does not result in injury. Do all automated windows need protective measures? Windows that are part of a smoke and heat extraction system and not used for ventilation purposes, and ventilation windows installed at higher than
Modernisation and new construction at Stuttgart Hospital
… posed by construction projects in the health care sector . Challenges posed by construction projects in the health care sector High cost pressure due to limited public budgets Increasing requirements for hygiene, security and accessibility Need to optimise the use of personnel Energy efficiency as a key requirement for sustainability GEZE health care solutions Born from experience: New construction at the Katharinenhospital as part of the overall renovation A successful example of modern hospital architecture: Klinikum Stuttgart – Katharinenhospital © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH At Klinikum Stuttgart – Katharinenhospital, GEZE door systems ensure barrier-free accessibility, emergency exit protection and hygiene. © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH In addition to various renovations of existing buildings, new buildings are also part of the modernisation concept for the Katharinenhospital. Building F is part of the new construction and was built on an area of approximately 40,000 square metres. Since early 2022, the building on Kriegsbergstraße in the heart of Stuttgart city centre has served as the first point of contact for all patients at Katharinenhospital. The new building houses the radiology clinics, internal medicine departments and wards with around 250 beds. At its heart lies the large interdisciplinary intensive care unit with over 60 beds meeting modern hygiene standards. Here, specialist departments such as internal medicine, neurology, anaesthesiology and surgery work closely together in a state-of-the-art unit. A haematological-oncological transplant ward and one of the largest endoscopy departments in southern Germany were also established. The construction of the new building wing presented a particular challenge: doors had to be planned during the construction phase, even though the functions of some large areas were not finalised until late in the process. Because of this, the architect handled the lion's share of the planning and had to respond flexibly to new requirements. GEZE was able to provide targeted support for this process with three key solutions that are crucial for everyday hospital operations. Different hospital areas place different demands on door systems. © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH Lock solutions for secure transitions The ability to bring persons through interlocking door systems is essential in hospitals, especially at transitions to operating wings, intensive care units or clean rooms. These systems ensure that only authorised personnel are granted access, while also preventing the introduction of germs. Automated door systems in interlocking doors not only improve hygiene, but also increase efficiency by supporting staff workflows. Once integrated into building automation, access rights can be flexibly controlled, processes documented and security and hygiene seamlessly monitored. The GEZE TS 5000 R-ISM overhead door closer system with guide rail can be used to set a closing sequence control. This holds the active leaf in a waiting position until the passive leaf is closed. An integrated smoke switch control unit signals the automatic closing of the door in the event of a fire. This airlock solution thus ensures security and hygiene in sensitive areas of the hospital. SHEV air inlet systems for safety in the event of a fire Another key element is the controlled supply air for smoke and heat extraction (SHEV) systems. In the event of a fire, the SHEV control panel for smoke and heat extraction drives GEZE MBZ 300 supplies power to electrically operated window/ventilation drives. This ensures that rescue routes remain functional by systematically removing smoke and supplying fresh air. At the same time, the GEZE RWA K 600 retractable arm drive supports the smoke and heat extraction system on the door side. This not only facilitates evacuations, but also supports the work of emergency services personnel. By connecting to the building automation system , SHEV air inlet systems can be intelligently linked to fire protection and alarm systems – for maximum security and a coordinated response in an emergency. GEZE solutions play a key role in ensuring hospitals are secure, hygienic, and barrier-free. © lake.office / GEZE GmbH Barrier-free and safe: handicapped accessible access and emergency exit protection Even in the entrance area we can see how important accessibility is in everyday hospital operations. All user groups benefit from a handicapped accessible entrance, as it provides all patients, visitors and staff with equal and convenient access as well as secure escape routes – regardless of mobility restrictions. The GEZE Powerturn IS/TS swing door drive system with emergency exit protection, in combination with the RWA K 600, is the ideal solution for handicapped accessible access and emergency exit protection , as it ensures ease of use, reduces staff workloads and ensures smooth operation in high-traffic areas. Integrated into the building automation system, these entrances can also be monitored and controlled centrally, ensuring security and accessibility at all times. At GEZE, our door systems are always certified in accordance with DIN standards for barrier-free building (DIN 18040). Conclusion: Future-proof and efficient thanks to GEZE hospital solutions GEZE solutions play a key role in ensuring hospitals can be operated safely, hygienically, accessibly and efficiently. The strength of the products lies not only in their individual functions, but above all in their integration into a building automation concept, which intelligently networks all systems and supports smooth hospital operations. From the outset, our collaboration with GEZE in building automation and door and window technology has been characterised by professionalism and solution-oriented thinking. With these modern systems, we can offer our patients, visitors and staff the highest level of comfort and security. Daniela Feindor, Department Head at the New Building, Katharinenhospital, Klinikum Stuttgart What is the best way to complete hospital renovations during ongoing operations? Door systems must function smoothly during everyday use in the hospital. © lake.office / GEZE GmbH Building renovations in hospitals almost always have to be carried out while the hospital is still in operation – a complete shutdown is unthinkable. For this reason, planning and implementation of hospital modernisation projects are usually carried out in stages: individual parts of the building are renovated one after the other, while others remain in operation. This approach reduces downtime, ensures continuous patient care and minimises disruption to everyday hospital operations. For managers, this means precise scheduling, close coordination of all trades and maximum efficiency in implementation. When handling technical planning of doors, windows and building automation control systems, GEZE likes to work with architects and managers from the start of the project to discuss the best possible solutions and timelines. Solution concept for efficient hospital processes: smart building automation Our experts find the right solutions for healthcare facilities. © lake.office / GEZE GmbH Building automation should always be the overarching goal of any hospital building renovation: intelligent networking of all systems – from doors and windows to access controls and air conditioning – creates uniform control and enables optimised processes. Efficiency, hygiene, security and accessibility: building automation in everyday hospital operations Increase efficiency – reduce costs: Modern building automation networks all hospital systems. This simplifies processes, optimises workflows, reduces staff workloads and lowers energy consumption over the long-term – a tangible benefit for day-to-day operations and the budget. Enabling sustainability: Modern door automation enables the use of visionary technology and robotics, which can be used for cleaning or food delivery, for example, and improves staff efficiency. Ensuring hygiene: Automatic door systems and non-contact operating solutions minimise contact points by reducing the risk of germ transmission and improving infection control and cleanliness. Combined with intelligent ventilation technology, they support the highest hygiene standards and actively help protect against infections. At the same time, access areas can be controlled according to hygiene zones and infection control measures can be easily supported. Ensuring security : Networked access solutions allow doors to be controlled specifically for staff and patients, while at the same time securing escape routes and reliably protecting particularly sensitive areas such as operating theatres or intensive care units. To this end, the doors can be networked with access and safety systems via the building automation system. Manual interventions and personnel costs are reduced at the same time. Implementing accessibility: Intuitive operating concepts, easily accessible doors and flexible solutions for all areas of the building enable barrier-free use – for everyone. Automated door systems and intelligent window controls facilitate access for patients, visitors and staff alike. Increasing energy efficiency: Intelligent control units for doors, windows and air conditioning systems prevent energy loss, improve indoor air quality and permanently reduce operating costs. The smart technology can be optimally coordinated with heating, ventilation and air conditioner systems. In this way, the technology not only contributes to sustainability, but also helps reduce the financial burden on operators. Integration into existing structures is simple and efficient – without long downtimes. The result: greater operational efficiency, lower energy costs, increased security and noticeably better comfort for staff, patients and operators. GEZE Services in health care In addition to product-related solutions, GEZE also provides advice and support throughout all phases of hospital renovation – from planning and implementation to maintenance and service during ongoing operations: Planning Installation Training courses Maintenance Planning Installation Training courses Maintenance To ensure that all the advantages of modern building automation can be utilized, GEZE provides advice right from the start of the project. LEARN MORE ABOUT PLANNING GEZE specialists provide support throughout the process and work closely with all product groups and the contractor. GEZE can also take care of the installation and assembly of all products if required. LEARN MORE ABOUT Installation To ensure safe operation, GEZE trains staff on site. LEARN MORE ABOUT GEZE TRAINING COURSES GEZE is available to provide ongoing support as required to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of the solution. LEARN MORE ABOUT GEZE SERVICES Products used Powerturn Powerturn IS/TS 2-leaf swing door drive system Semi-automatic system with swing door drive on active leaf and door closer on passive leaf Go to product Air inlet systems RWA K 600 T Retractable arm drive for air inlet systems for installation on doors Go to product Smoke and heat extraction system control panels MBZ 300 SHEV control panel for smoke and heat extraction drives with a total current consumption of
Modern door technology in listed building
… posed considerable challenges. The most significant challenges undoubtedly lay in restoring the listed sections of the building to their original condition. At the same time, areas open to the public needed to be redesigned in line with modern standards on safety and accessibility. Under the leadership of Philippe Villeneuve, a renowned chief architect of historic monuments also responsible for the restoration of Notre-Dame, the project to reconstruct and renovate the historic town hall lasted almost six years. However, these efforts have paid off: the historic architecture now shines with new splendour and La Rochelle town hall offers outstanding convenience and accessibility to all visitors. The reception desk is behind an automatic all-glass door. © Aline Nédélec / GEZE GmbH A bright reception area thanks to automatic all-glass sliding doors. © Aline Nédélec / GEZE GmbH Automatic sliding door systems ensure accessibility Ensuring accessibility in the historic town hall was a key aim of the extensive renovation and modernisation project. The public areas are now bright and clear thanks to the automatic all-glass sliding doors installed in the foyer. The automatic doors ensure that the building is accessible to all visitors, including people with reduced mobility. Discreet design supplements historic architecture Automatic doors with GEZE Slimdrive door drive systems have been installed in the building’s foyer. With an installation height of just
Automated door, window and safety systems for sustainable buildings
… pose major challenges for architects. Sustainability and outstanding energy efficiency can be optimally combined with intelligent control units and networking of windows and doors. Integrated drive systems for doors and windows allow for barrier-free accessibility, while smart ventilation solutions create a comfortable and healthy indoor climate. Potential hazards and risks can be minimised or excluded from the outset with access control systems, smoke and heat extraction solutions and emergency exit protection . Learn more about Smart Buildings Automated ventilation for a smaller carbon footprint Intelligent building automation can improve not only energy efficiency , but indoor air quality as well. This is because smart window systems that are networked with the building management system enable automated, natural ventilation. Windows open and close at set times or in certain situations, such as in case of wind, rain, and solar radiation, or when indoor and outdoor temperatures reach a certain level. Automated night-time cooling is also possible, ensuring a good indoor climate at the beginning of the day. This also allows supplementary climate control technology like the heating and cooling systems to be used in a more targeted and efficient way. This results in energy and cost savings for sustainable building climate control. More about natural ventilation Comprehensive service from GEZE across all service phases Christian Roßmeier, Business Manager Markets & Technology at GEZE. © GEZE GmbH “On average, architects receive change requests for windows and doors in 20 percent of cases. Usually, this is due to insufficient or poor planning. Because of this, automation experts from the manufacturer side should be involved in the planning early on. We support architects throughout all service phases, from design to specialist door planning with full or partial project management, to the pre-commissioning inspection and construction site coordination. This approach allows us to optimally implement building and application-specific requirements and the needs of building owners and operators right from the outset” says Christian Roßmeier, Business Manager Markets & Technology at GEZE. We support architects throughout all service phases, from design to specialist door planning with full or partial project management, to the pre-commissioning inspection and construction site coordination. Christian Roßmeier, Business Manager Markets & Technology Efficient networking solutions with the BACnet open standard Networking solutions from GEZE are designed to offer our customers the best possible integration and interoperability with all automated subsections of a building. This is where the new, modular connectivity platform myGEZE Control comes into play: the establishment of the BACnet open communication standard has made it possible to provide a uniform, manufacturer-independent standard for data exchange between the components of a building management system. This allows different devices for controlling lights, safety, fire alarm technology, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to be centrally integrated, controlled and monitored. “In contrast to other manufacturers, we have been using the open BACnet standard for years, and can deliver the entire integration solution with project management. This is a unique selling principle for our company. Other, provider-specific solutions on the market generally require a large amount of work to integrate into the higher-ranking building management system, or need to be managed in parallel” says Christian Roßmeier. In contrast to other manufacturers, we have been using the open BACnet standard for years, and can deliver the entire integration solution with project management. This is a unique selling principle for our company. Christian Roßmeier, Business Manager Markets & Technology The advantages of the new platform include automated processes in the building and central monitoring, which makes using the system more convenient and safe. In addition, it helps ensure all building operations processes are optimised. Outages and faults in door systems are reliably reported and quickly forwarded to service technicians. This means malfunctions relevant to building safety and operation can be corrected early, as well as maintained or repaired in a more targeted fashion. This boosts the longevity of the product and ensures better sustainability. Depending on the solution used, important functions such as the reliable closure of doors or windows can be centrally monitored after the end of business hours and triggered as needed, even via mobile applications. Learn more about the connectivity platform myGEZE Control Building automation with myGEZE Control offers these added values Scenarios involving access-restricted areas, accessibility, fire protection or emergency exit protection can be implemented easily. Sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings can be created with intelligent control and networking of windows and doors. Smart window systems networked via myGEZE Control allow for automated, natural ventilation to improve comfort for users. Continuous monitoring of the building and interventions to optimise building processes are possible at any time, including remotely. Thanks to standardised BACnet project management, system integration is completely independent of service providers. The solution can be integrated easily into all common building management, physical security management or CAFM systems. myGEZE Control is a scalable solution and can grow with the requirements of a building. Every building has its own individual requirements. And the people who spend time in these buildings everyday have different needs. myGEZE Control elevates building automation to an all new level. Optimally designed around your requirements. For more comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Learn more about myGEZE Control For personalised advising, please call us at +49-7152-203-0 . Related topics Topics | Energy efficiency | Sustainability Energy efficiency in buildings Energy efficiency is of major significance for architects, planners and users. Because a large proportion of the total consumption of end-use energy costs is accounted for by buildings. GEZE provides energy-saving and sustainable solutions for door, window and safety technology. 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 Topics | Energy efficiency | Sustainability | Green Building Green building GEZE believes in sustainable building. Our products meet DGNB and LEED criteria, some of the most important certificates for the sustainability of a building. Read more
Reliable planning for multifunctional doors
… pose safety risks. This can be an issue if each individual function was tested, without testing overall door function. The door may close in case of a fire, but then may not reopen as an emergency exit door. Or the fire protection system, which should centrally control all the doors in the building in case of danger, may not work. Renovations or other adjustments may be needed to solve these kinds of technical problems later on. Often, this causes delays on the construction site, higher costs, or revenue loss. Door planning with all trades as a success factor for multifunctional doors The best way to counteract these issues is prompt, detailed and joint door planning! We always provide comprehensive advice to support our customers in door planning and execution. We support you through the design phase and in coordination with the technical building services planner or electrical planner. We also work with all stakeholders throughout all phases of construction, including metalworkers, electricians and fitters. We cover the entire life cycle of the door with our portfolio: from maintenance, renovation or reuse – all the way to disposal if needed.. Good to know Plus: GEZE also provides its own BIM objects as a helpful tool. These can be valuable during planning, construction, and operation. You can download GEZE BIM objects free of charge at bim.geze.de and integrate them into your CAD system. We can help you create BIM processing plans and help with the requirements necessary for door objects for proper and integral door planning. Because we think in terms of solutions that combine products, software and services, we get involved right from the start of your project. We can take the work of dealing with door and element lists away from you, for instance, so you can concentrate on what is most important. Related topics GEZE Insights Building planning with BIM BIM is the big digital issue in the construction industry. More efficient and resource-saving building planning. This is the goal of BIM. Dipl.-Ing. Günther Weizenhöfer explains what contribution GEZE can make to integral building planning. Read more Topics | Smart Building | Building Information Modelling (BIM) Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the modern working method for the integrated planning, optimising, creation and operation of buildings. GEZE offers several free BIM door objects. Read more Health | Public buildings | References | Accessibility | Energy efficiency | Hygiene | safety Multi-functional door systems The Heidelberg Ethianum sets the highest standards in matters of convenience and safety. GEZE has equipped the multi-disciplinary new clinic building with innovative door systems and safety technology. Read more