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With rare exceptions, buildings today are still being planned, constructed and managed in the same way as they have been for decades. To avoid becoming obsolete and inefficient, current practices need to change. Net zero buildings, automated control systems and multi-functional design are examples of critical enablers when developing buildings for the next 100 years. https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/the-future-of-buildings/
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An aging population opting to stay at home is generating new solutions and technology. In the US alone, the market for technology to help seniors age in place will be 20 billion dollars by 2020, according to the Aging in Place Technology Watch. https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/high-tech-home-care-14/
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Preventing crime is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can influence where crimes are committed. That’s why Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an essential component to the crime prevention strategy of any building or area. https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/crime-stoppers/
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“Hardware is becoming a fashion statement,” says world-class architect and designer Brian Gluckstein, whose Gluckstein Design Planning Inc. is based in Toronto, Canada. “That is a big trend right now, from modestly priced products to very exotic products.” https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/beautiful-and-secure/
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It’s hard to overlook the eye-catching Göteborg Opera House, a 160-meter wide building, which graces the Swedish city’s harbor. Designed by architect Jan Izikowitz and completed in 1994, it is still considered to be one of the most technically advanced and modern opera houses in the world, with state-of-the-art lighting, stage and sound technology. https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/a-safe-investment/
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Everyone wants to feel safe and secure at home. However, building the appropriate security measures into residences can pose challenges. Budgets for locks, high quality doors, security systems and monitoring typically cannot compare with those available for commercial properties, and designers must also balance attractive features, such as large windows that embrace views, or plantings that create privacy against security. As noted by New York architect Barbara Nadel, author of Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design, “No one wants to live in an environment that resembles an armed camp.” https://futurelab.assaabloy.com/en/designed-for-safety/
