Integrated façade solutions for critical infrastructure
Security, robustness and solutions that support stable operation, even when demands are high.
Buildings that support critical functions must be able to operate every day. Energy supply, transport, water, telecommunications and data centres therefore place particular demands on physical security, robustness and operational reliability.
At Optinor, we view the building as part of the overall security system. We combine solutions for glazing, windows, doors and façades with solar shading and temperature control, so that the solution is tailored to the building’s function and risk profile.
Many solutions can be integrated into existing buildings and installed with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
Typical challenges
Protect critical areas
Enhance the building’s resilience
Improve existing buildings
Check the heat and temperature
Glazed areas, windows, doors and façades can be vulnerable points in a building. The right level of security can reduce the risk of, amongst other things, burglary, vandalism and other physical threats.
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Critical functions require solutions that can withstand more than ordinary buildings. Security measures should therefore be based on a detailed assessment of the building, its function and the risks to which it is exposed.
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Increased requirements for safety and energy efficiency do not necessarily mean that the entire façade needs to be replaced. In many cases, existing buildings can be upgraded with targeted solutions.
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Large glazed areas and sunlight can contribute to high temperatures in workspaces and technical environments. Effective solar shading can reduce the heat load and help maintain a more stable indoor climate.
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Critical infrastructure encompasses a wide variety of buildings and functions, but they all have one thing in common: operations must be able to continue.
We help to find solutions based on the building’s function, risks and day-to-day operations, ranging from targeted improvements to existing glazing to more comprehensive security measures for façades, windows and doors.
CER and the resilience of critical units
Security is not just about preventing an incident – it is also about being able to carry on when something does happen.
The CER Directive imposes stricter requirements on the resilience of critical infrastructure. Among other things, this means a greater focus on risk assessment, physical protection, emergency preparedness and the measures that can mitigate the consequences of various incidents.
The building and its façade are part of this resilience.
Optinor can contribute to physical security with solutions for glass, windows, doors and façades that are tailored to the specific building and its risk profile.
For existing buildings, we also investigate where it is possible to upgrade rather than replace, so that security can be improved with the least possible impact on the building and its day-to-day operations.
When physical security is crucial
From individual glazed sections to complete, secure façade solutions.
In buildings with critical functions, security must be considered as a whole. Strong glass is only effective if the window, frame, fixings, door and façade all support the required level of security.
Optinor works with specialised solutions from suppliers including Sälzer, Hammerglass and Schüco, which enable us to tailor solutions to different risk levels and requirements.
This can range from reinforcing existing glass to complete security windows, doors and façade systems with documented properties against specific physical threats.
The aim is not to provide more security than is necessary, but to ensure the right level of security in the right place.
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Case studies from the healthcare sector: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
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