Automatic Door Repair - Good for the Planet

Automatic door repair and maintenance for revolving doorways are on the list of ways to create more environmentally friendly buildings. Architects and designers are well aware of the earth's dwindling resources and are eager to do their part to create more sustainable buildings. There are many trends in architecture and construction that contribute to a greener environment. Here are some things to think about:

Automatic doors

Automatic revolving doors save energy because they don't stay open long. In manually opened and closed doorways, HVAC systems must work much harder to create internal climate control because the outside air drifts in while the climate controlled air drifts out. Auto door manufacturers have analyzed the savings and found that existing auto doorways around the globe were saving 10,000 KWH each year per entrance. Automatic door repair and installation can go a long way toward improving your property's efficiency.

Energy generating auto door

Not only do these entrances save fossil fuel with their automotive closing mechanisms, there are also some that actually generate energy. This product is called a TQM revolving door and generates energizing capability every time a person passes through it. There are LED lights in the ceiling which are fueled by the stored human generated power as well as with a backup system. There is a speed sensor and regulator included so no injuries occur should a person decide to run around in the TQM to see how fast and how much power he or she could actually generate.

Insulation

Having a well-insulated building will go a long way in reducing one's carbon footprint. Heating and cooling take a huge amount of electricity, natural gas or propane, especially in one without sufficient insulation. Insulation can be placed in the walls, attics, crawlspaces, and basements. It can be installed in the form of sheets or spray-in fiberfill foam. Having double or triple paned windows and well insulated doors will also play a large part in efficiency.

Direction of house

Having the windows as well as the building placed in a direction to appropriately harvest sunlight is another way of having a greener structure. In cooler regions, the windows should face the sun at its hottest part of the day; in hot climates, they should point in the opposite direction.

Roof color

Another way to save energy is by choosing the appropriate roof color. In cold climates, darker rooftops will absorb heat which is a plus. In hot regions, having a lighter color shingle would keep the building cooler since it wouldn't absorb sunlight as readily.

Walking or bicycling

Another way to create sustainable communities is to build housing and businesses within walking distance so that fewer automobile miles are logged. Think of all the gasoline that could be saved and human pounds of body weight that could be lost if we all walked or bicycled to work and around town.

Automatic door repair and maintenance will keep this eco-friendly product in tiptop shape. Green building designers who think of the environment when constructing buildings can do great things for the planet by paying attention to doorways, insulation, window direction, roof color and location.