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Open the main site menu Technology Society Urbanization Security Architecture DE ES FR IT PT TR PL dormakaba.com EN DE ES FR IT PT TR PL dormakaba.com Search for: Categories: Society Why Flex Living Is Changing the Rules of the Real Estate Market There is a new profile of citizen that needs to access housing in a different way: giving priority to services, time flexibility and more. The rise of flex living is tied to significant demographic shifts and changes in the workforce, impacting the real estate market as profoundly as the shortage of available space in large population centers and the continuous increase in prices. Read More Insights and Inspiration from the World of Access Categories: Architecture Skeletons of Ambition: 5 Abandoned Construction Projects From Around the World The five following abandoned construction sites from around the world stand as stark reminders of the challenges that can plague even the most meticulously planned endeavors. Categories: Society Shopping After Hours: How Smart Access Technology Can Improve The Customer Experience As the functions of the physical store evolve, so should its spaces, design, and management. And also its accessibility: in a scenario where experiences are just as important as transactions, it is essential to adapt opening hours to the needs of customers. Categories: Architecture Architectural Epic Fails: 5 Most Famous Mistakes in Architecture Just like the rest of us, architects and engineers also blunder. Nevertheless, in many cases, these oversights can linger around for a longer time, sometimes for centuries. A poorly planned and executed construction project can even result in collapses and human tragedy. Categories: Architecture Textile Architecture: 7 Buildings That Interweave Sustainability and Innovation Textile architecture revolutionizes the architectural landscape with hybrid and fluid solutions that interweave functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Thanks to the synergy between advanced textiles, innovative technologies and BIM software, a new design frontier emerges that can meet the needs of temporary and permanent projects, challenging the traditional indoor-outdoor dichotomy. Categories: Security Creating Inclusive Security: Designing Airports for All Passengers With more people than ever flying, the needs of travelers and the demands of airport security are evolving in tandem. Passengers today represent a wider spectrum of abilities and backgrounds, requiring security measures that are both comprehensive and inclusive. Categories: Urbanization Transforming Urban Landscapes: Unlocking the Potential of Parking Facilities Whoever said life was about the journey and not the destination never had to look for a place to park,” writes journalist Henry Grabar, in his book Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World. Every trip must begin and end with a parking space, and in no uncertain terms. We expect parking to be immediately available, […] Our experts Dr. Kai Oberste-Ufer John M. Danes Katharine Hunter Stephanie Ossenbach Most read Categories: Architecture These 5 Buildings Rocked Earthquake-Proof Designs Dozens of buildings crumpled when a deadly earthquake hit Mexico City in 2017, but its gleaming Torre Reforma survived with just a few cracks. It's often said 'Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do'. Categories: Urbanization How Vienna Became the World’s Most Livable City In 2022, Vienna grabbed the top spot in the Global Livability Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). For this picture-perfect Central European city famous for its legacy in classical music, baroque architecture, and coffeehouse culture, the top ranking didn’t come as a surprise. Stability and good infrastructure are the city’s main charms for its […] Categories: Architecture Human-Centered Architecture: What is It and How It Makes a Difference While buildings fulfill the most basic human needs like shelter and security, architecture impacts the emotional state of any person who interacts with it. Whether it's intended or not, a building can provoke a range of emotions such as belonging, awe, fear, or hope. Categories: Architecture How Indigenous Wisdom Can Inform Modern Architecture The greatest injustice of climate change is the fact that those who are most vulnerable to it are the people who contributed the least — such as the indigenous communities around the world. On the other hand, these communities also have the wisdom, experience, and the technologies to construct buildings in a way to minimize the notoriously high environmental impact of […] Categories: Society Managing Access to Short-Term Rentals Like a Pro Read More Recommended for you Categories: Security How to Plan Accessible Evacuation Routes for Office Buildings Emergencies and accidents can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere, including the workplace. The United States Department of Labor includes both natural and humanmade incidents as a workplace emergency. Categories: Architecture The Future of BIM: Internal Optimization and Interoperability Despite different architectural styles, histories, and locations, Westminster Abbey, Cathedrals of Milan and Cologne, the Palace of Alhambra, and Stonehenge have many things in common. They're all iconic landmarks visited by millions of people a year. Categories: Security 4 Ways to Prevent Tailgating Tailgating, the passage of an unauthorized person behind authorized personnel, is one of the most common physical security breaches. Also known as piggybacking", tailgating often results from a random act of kindness such as holding the door to a stranger. Categories: Technology The Lifespan of a Mechanical Lock System Despite the growing appetite towards digital and high-tech entrance solutions, mechanical keys and locks remain the most popular market solutions due to their durability and affordability. Especially in residential settings, they're the most ubiquitous entrance methods and continue to record stable growth. Sign up to our newsletters for the latest creative news, projects and more delivered straight to your inbox Email (required) Categories: Urbanization 6 Sustainability Lessons from the World’s Happiest City For many of the 1.3 million residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area, daily life unfolds like a symphony of Nordic beauty and urban grace. In this city, serenity marries sophistication, as vast green parks embrace the hum of bustling streets. Categories: Security Biometrics on Europe’s AI Act: Balancing Ease, Security and Civil Rights Artificial Intelligence casts a much bigger shadow than any other potentially disruptive innovation in the early 21st century. Categories: Security Top 3 Residential Security Trends in 2024 and Beyond As urban populations are skyrocketing, digitization is taking off everywhere, and the day-to-day risk factors in our life keep changing. Our security needs are undergoing a dynamic transformation. Categories: Architecture First, Do No Harm”: How Sustainable Hospitals Can Elevate Public Health A sustainable hospital is also known as a green hospital”. The concept grew considerably in the last decades in healthcare to counter the conundrum of public health vs. the environment. Categories: Urbanization These 5 Cities Are Implementing Unique Climate Solutions Even though cities cover only 3 percent of the earth's surface, they host more than half of its population and produce about three-quarters of global carbon emissions. Here are 5 cities implementing Unique Climate Solutions. Categories: Technology How Drones Can Take Field Service to New Heights In 2018, the global commercial drone market was worth USD 5.8 billion, with an estimated 275 thousand sales. The market is forecast to grow by over 60 percent in terms of volume from 2019 to 2025. Categories: Architecture 4 Stunning Examples of Eco-Friendly Hotels An estimated market value of USD 1 trillion in 2022 and expected to jump to a whopping USD 8.4 trillion by...