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DORMAKABA SA OFFERS ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY SERVICE
As the leading provider of access control and security solutions , dormakaba South Africa has established an architectural consultancy service which offers a comprehensive cross divisional specification and scheduling service for ironmongery , glass fittings , automatic door operators , electronic access control and lodging systems . Consultants work to provide a complete package and single reference point for the client , assisting architects throughout the building process . dormakaba South Africa architectural consultants are experts in the field and provide a fast , accurate and detailed analysis of all products required within the building construction process . dormakaba South Africa ’ s offer of professional specifications service includes budget preparation , review of substitution requests , response to RFIs , owner ’ s comment , revit families and revit door scheduling Building Information Modelling ( BIM ), and specialised technical solutions . Product knowledge extends to entrance systems , door hardware , interior glass systems , master key systems , electronic access and data , lodging systems and safe locks . It also covers surface mounted door closers , concealed closers and door selectors . www . dormakaba . co . za
SAINT-GOBAIN ECOPHON LAUNCHES ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEM
How often do we look up and admire the ceiling inside a building ? The aesthetic and acoustic role played by a ceiling cannot be underestimated , which is why Saint-Gobain Ecophon is continually developing products and systems that contribute to a good working environment by enhancing peoples ’ wellbeing and performance .
Ecophon Focus , an existing range within the Ecophon family , now offers an improved range making up its most comprehensive product family to date . With a wide variety of design options with the flexibility to choose colours , edges , panel sizes and grid visibility , Ecophon Focus offers suspended wall to wall ceilings that cater to both the visual and acoustic needs of an indoor environment .
Ecophon Focus offers a range of ten edges , 11 sizes , 16 colours and a further six unique additional solutions for stylish level changes , wall endings and free hanging ceilings . The large sizes are unique on the market and only offered by Ecophon .
With roots in Swedish design tradition , this range enables elements to be perfectly aligned with the overall design and indoor architecture , whether the choice is for Ecophon Focus to seamlessly blend in by following the lines and shapes of the room or to make a statement by creating an eye catching feature by emphasising colours and lines .
To enable people to perform to the best of their ability , every indoor environment must be designed to suit what the needs of that space are , whether it is an open-plan office , classroom or hospital ward . This is why Ecophon has developed Activity Based Acoustic Design – a method for acoustically designing indoor environments . This formula assists in defining the needs of an interior space based on three perspectives , namely :
• Activity - What will people do within this space ? Will they be on the phone , working on their computers or engaging in team activities ?
• People - How many will be using this space and who are they ? Are there any special needs that need to be taken into account ?
• Space - What is the area size of the space and its location within the building and what building materials have been used ? By defining the needs of the space , solutions can then be achieved by using a combination of high-quality acoustic elements .
Adding to the flexibility of this range is Connect - Ecophon ’ s unique grid system in galvanised steel with excellent load bearing capacity . The various Ecophon Focus products can make the grid visible , partly visible or concealed and are available in white , grey or black .
Lastly the updated colour range includes sixteen colours inspired by nature . Akutex FT is a unique and superior surface developed by Ecophon with great light reflector properties and , in combination with the glass wool , provides optimal acoustics . The Akutex FT label carries a guarantee that the product contains superior surface technology . For more information about Ecophon Focus , go to www . ecophon . co . za
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