Integrated building technology creates added value

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1 Integrated building technology creates added value Total Building Solutions increase comfort, energy efficiency, safety and security Answers for infrastructure.

2 Your building keeps pace with your requirements In the past, the requirements buildings had to meet were far simpler. Heat, safety, and a secure roof overhead little more was asked. But the economic, ecological, and social demands of our time have added to the list of requirements. Today, everything must be designed in such a way that technology is able to respond flexibly and reliably to the needs of building operators and users and to protect investments and the environment over the long term. 2

3 How do you increase the value of your building? Integrated building technology Building automation, fire safety, security, lighting and shading, and low-voltage power distri bution these disciplines are at work in every modern building. Total Building Solutions from Siemens make sure that they communicate with each other by integrating them in ways that offer building operators and users a number of advantages. Lower risk, higher efficiency Interaction between disciplines means that your building can automatically optimize itself for a variety of situations. This cuts your energy and other operating costs, saves time and simultaneously makes your building safer, more comfortable, and more reliable. Assurance, thanks to certification We tailor Total Building Solutions to the specific needs of our customers. In doing so, we define specific scenarios for buildings and infrastructures and put together appropriate solution packages. They undergo thorough testing and a final Siemens certification process, which ensures flawless functionality and problem-free interfaces. Service from A to Z You benefit from an extensive range of services throughout your building s entire life cycle. We support you in the planning phase as well as during implementation, operation, modernization, and maintenance. We provide on-site support in over 50 countries, 24 hours a day. Highlights Intelligent buildings are more productive and more efficient Total Building Solutions are based on integrated building technology Optimum functionality, thanks to certified solution packages Comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle 3

4 Better performance through interaction By intelligently integrating the disciplines within a building, Total Building Solutions provide the right answers to the requirements that buildings and their operators have to meet. High-quality certified solutions from Siemens are becoming increasingly indispensable, particularly in applications such as office buildings, hospitals, life science facilities, hotels, and airports. Our approach: intelligent communication through integration The disciplines in a building work faster, more flexibly, and more efficiently if they can communicate with each other directly. Total Building Solutions enable two or more components within disciplines to talk directly to each other and interact automatically. The result is more than the sum of its parts. Linking the individual functions increases performance many times over. Certified solution packages to meet real needs One strength of Total Building Solutions is its consistent focus on the practical applications and specific needs of our customers. We put together the best possible solutions on the basis of industry-specific scenarios, giving customers the exact features they expect from us. In addition, our customers benefit from the fact that every new solution package passes through a battery of tests in our certification center and is released only after earning the Siemens certified seal of quality. 4

5 Risk management Assessment Consulting Process Training integration Services Management station Fire Intrusion Access Video Time Fire safety & Security Evacuation Scanning Ventilation Heating AC Light Water Power Energy & Comfort Total Building Solutions: more than technical integration Solutions that won t be obsolete tomorrow Few things develop as quickly as the performance of electronic systems. It is therefore important for your building technology to keep pace with new developments. You are in good hands, since Siemens certified also means that our systems of tomorrow will be able to talk to existing solutions and fit into any common IT platform. This greatly simplifies migration and modernization and also guarantees the long-term viability of your investments. Beyond technical integration With Total Building Solutions, the flexibility of your building technology knows no limits. After all, the intelligent interaction between disciplines such as building automation, fire safety and security gives rise to more and more new functions, depending on the requirements. The qualities of Total Building Solutions therefore extend far beyond technical integration, thanks to a unique range of services available only from Siemens, a full-service provider of building technology. Highlights Systematic focus on industryspecific requirements Certified solution packages for high quality and fast implementation Investment protection, thanks to future viability Unique combination of technical integration and services 5

6 How do you benefit? We systematically examine the functions that a building needs to perform from the perspective of users, operators, and owners. In doing so, our first step is not to look at the properties of a building technology system, but to focus on the benefits you will gain from it. Making your building more efficient and increasing its value are central concerns for us. Save time, gain peace of mind Our high-quality certified solutions are tested, ready for immediate use and based on modular components. This allows us to handle your projects with efficiency and respond quickly to all your requirements. With nearly 40,000 employees in over 50 countries, we are right where you are. Our customer proximity is not only a geographic one. We also have decades of experience in all building disciplines and support our customers throughout the entire building life cycle via a single point of contact. Increase comfort Room comfort is defined by perfectly adjustable room control and its environmental conditions. Total Building Solutions gives you a consistent, user-friendly operating concept, from the management station to the room controllers. Thanks to the harmonious interplay between all components, along with a high degree of automation and extensive reporting features, Total Building Solutions always meet your requirements. Time savings Comfort Minimized risks Cost reduction Flexibility Thanks to our reliable solutions, you can focus on your core business without worries. Building users enjoy optimal room and environmental conditions, along with extremely comfortable operation. You can rely on us to ensure the safety of people and assets as well as your building s productivity. We help you reduce operating costs and protect your investments over the long term. You can use your building more flexibly, both today and in the future. Siemens certified Total Building Solutions increase the value and efficiency of buildings over their entire life cycle. 6

7 Reduce risks In an emergency, our interdisciplinary solutions respond intelligently, quickly, and reliably based on predefined scenarios. Interaction between disciplines makes the response time in an emergency faster and more specific to the situation, which protects both people and assets. In addition, the precisely coordinated system components prevent failures and guarantee a high level of infrastructure availability at all times. Our solutions also make the environment safer. Extensive monitoring provides an early warning of potentially dangerous situations. Reduce costs With Total Building Solutions, you benefit from reduced operating and energy costs as well as higher efficiency throughout your building s entire life cycle. This is due in part to the fundamental energy efficiency of the integrated technologies. The cost associated with security and maintenance personnel decreases as well. When modernizing your building, you can selectively replace individual components and thereby save procurement costs thanks to upward and downward compatibility. In combination, these benefits prepare you for the future and protect your investments. Increase flexibility Our integrated solutions grow along with your requirements. Components on all system levels can be replaced in stages. Since all interfaces are based on industry standards, they provide seamless interoperability with the intelligent system architecture and make it easy to connect and integrate different systems, even solutions from third-party suppliers. You can therefore expect fast and easy changes in usage as well as smooth, on-budget migration. Highlights Higher value and efficiency for buildings throughout their entire life cycles More time, thanks to reliable, efficient solutions Greater comfort for all building users More security for people, assets, and infrastructure More capital, thanks to lower operating costs and higher investment protection Greater flexibility in building use today and tomorrow 7

8 Fire safety Building automation Security Other disciplines Case of fire Fire detection system alarms Fire doors close Voice evacuation Ventilation in safety mode Fire dampers close Smoke extraction starts Video surveillance recording abled Doors of emergency escape routes open Lights on Blinds open Elevators in safety position Extinguishing Revolving doors in panic position Escalators direction exit Disciplines that work together in case of fire. Individual requirements combined with industry expertise When we develop a Total Building Solution, we start by examining the customer s required scenarios. Requirements can vary enormously, depending on the industry and infrastructure used. Based on our expertise and integration knowhow, we are in an excellent position to service these requirements and are able to integrate components within different disciplines to create an overall solution that allows such scenarios to run smoothly. Behind this are a series of technical interactions that can be implemented only with Total Building Solutions. Scenario 1: fire alarm in critical storage facilities Initial situation In the life science industry, raw materials, packaging, and end products are stored in large critical storage facilities. These facilities contain extremely valuable company assets, and the hazard potential during a fire is particularly high. Fire, smoke, and heat can spread quickly and could cause explosions. State-of-the-art fire safety solutions can detect fires quickly and immediately trigger an alarm. However, the most important issue is to respond to the alarm with the right action. To do this, the operator in the control center needs important decision-making tools in order to take the proper countermeasures: Where is the fire? Are any employees involved? What is being stored near the source of the fire? Do we need to alert the fire department? All of these questions can be answered with an intelligent integrated Total Building Solution from Siemens. 8

9 Scenario with Total Building Solutions If a smoldering fire occurs in a critical storage facility, all information related to the fire is channeled to the control center in fractions of a second. Highly efficient steps can then be taken to fight the fire. The management system localizes the source of the fire on the floor plan. An acoustic alarm sounds. At the click of the mouse, the video surveillance system zooms in on the source of the fire. The operator can immediately see that a smoldering fire has broken out in the raw materials storage facility. In just a few seconds, the operator triggers the main alarm to the fire department and provides the emergency response team with useful information about the location, type and size of the fire as well as the hazardous materials involved. The fire department can then plan its response tactics in advance and arrive on the scene quickly and with the right extinguishing agents. Early intervention makes it possible to avoid the serious damage that can occur when a smoldering fire breaks out in a critical storage facility, efficiently protecting people and assets. Yet this is not all. The public image of the company is protected as well. Major fires and explosions, in particular, result in police investigations and typically lead to negative headlines in the media, which in turn have a negative impact on the company s image. The statistics speak for themselves: Within three years of having a major fire, 70% of the companies involved go out of business. From this perspective, Total Building Solutions deliver a return on investment that cannot be overestimated. Highlights Improved ability to detect and fight fires Improved assessment of and response to emergency situations, thanks to a transparent management system Fast and precise provision of infor mation to the fire department Less training required for operators, thanks to userfriendly system operation 9

10 Integrated security solutions identify dangerous situations more quickly and help initiate the right measures, such as notifying the responsible personnel. This ensures maximum protection for people and infrastructure. Scenario 2: evacuation in case of fire Initial situation When people hear an alarm, for example while shopping at a mall, they don t always know how to respond. Usually they do what everyone else is doing: They run in one direction and hope that nothing bad will happen. On the other hand, if an alarm jolts us awake during the night while sleeping in a hotel room, our response indifference, disorientation, annoyance or panic is very likely to be wrong. Even if we do assess the situation correctly, many things can happen: We may follow the wrong escape route or use an elevator, wasting valuable time. Scenario with Total Building Solutions Thanks to Total Building Solutions, evacu ations in case of fire are particularly efficient. This can avoid panic. When a fire alarm is triggered in a hotel, a signal sounds in every room and the room lights are turned on. Hotel guests wake up and know immediately that they are being evacuated. A touch panel in the room shows the guest all the necessary information in order to respond correctly to a fire alarm. The blinds have already been raised so that the fire department can rescue the guest directly through the window should this become necessary. A friendly voice comes over the loudspeaker and asks the guest to leave the room. In the hallway, running lights point out the correct escape route. On the way out of the danger zone, guests are reassured when noticing that the smoke is decreasing and fresh air is being supplied. They walk past the elevators, which are out of service. All escalators run in one direction only: toward the exit. All revolving doors stand open. If hotel guests nevertheless fail to respond correctly, security staff can offer assistance at any time, thanks to continuous video surveillance throughout the evacuation. They can intervene either over the loudspeaker system or by providing assistance in person. 10

11 Security Building automation Other disciplines Access outside working hours Allow access through doors to office Video surveillance recording enabled* Intrusion detection system disabled* HVAC system in comfort mode* Lights on* Elevator enabled* *for authorized zone Disciplines that work together when access outside working hours is requested. Scenario 3: access outside working hours Initial situation An employee who has forgotten his access badge stands outside the office building at 11 p.m. and asks to be let in. Over the intercom, he explains to the security staff that he left his access badge on his desk and needs to get his laptop from his office. If the security officer does not recognize the employee, he must deny access to the building. Scenario with Total Building Solutions Thanks to Total Building Solutions, the system identifies the employee without a doubt and at any time of day. It works like this: The security officer calls up the employee s badge photo on the management system and compares it to the image on the surveillance video. He verifies the employee and identifies the office where he works. The access control system opens all doors along the direct route to the employee s office. The intrusion detection system temporarily turns itself off in the defined zone. The elevator takes the employee to his floor, but no farther. The lights go on and, if necessary, ventilation, heating or air conditioning is turned on so that the employee can reach his desk as quickly and comfortably as possible. In his office, he finds his access badge and laptop. The video surveillance system records all of the employee s movements within the building, which guarantees continuous security. Highlights Greater access control flexibility without compromising security Security staff receive important decision-making tools Verification through additional video surveillance recording 11

12 Why are you well advised with Total Building Solutions? Our systematic focus on integrated solutions is not limited to technology. Comprehensive service, along with long-term support and reliable consulting, are essential components of a Total Building Solution from Siemens. Our systems grow along with your requirements Our Life Cycle Management team plans modernization work and upgrades at an early stage and keeps you apprised of the expected costs. This prevents system discontinuity and helps maintain a uniformly high level of building productivity. We can also help you assess alternative solutions and assist with financial services. Trust is good, control is better Through energy monitoring and controlling, we continuously collect data on your building s energy consumption. This enables us to track the success of optimization measures and to identify additional ways to save. Periodic energy analyses demonstrate whether your building automation system has the ideal configuration. We are at your side even before you need us Thanks to preventive maintenance, we locate possible sources of problems before they cause system failures. For this purpose, we use secure remote connections to your building technology. If a malfunction occurs, we correct the problem as quickly as possible and thereby prevent the failure of one or more systems. At the same time, we offer consulting and training to help you expand your own expertise over time. 12

13 System migration: taking it one step at a time The right time for migration depends primarily on the age and condition of your building systems. Migration can be done in stages, which allows us to maintain a high level of system availability at all times. We guarantee support for a discontinued product for at least another seven years. We are never far away Your Siemens contact knows which solution is the right one for your building, industry, and requirements. These experts can draw on the unique exper tise of nearly 40,000 specialists in approximately 500 branch offices in over 50 countries. Highlights Life Cycle Management for plannable costs Preventive maintenance over secure remote connections to avoid system failures Migration in stages to keep building technology up to date On-site support in over 50 countries 13

14 Tornado Tower, Doha, Qatar Taipei Financial Center, Taipei, Taiwan Beauty combined with intelligence With Total Building Solutions from Siemens, you are in excellent company worldwide. The unique buildings where you can find our solutions are proof of that. Tornado Tower, Doha The integration of all building technology disciplines makes the Tornado Tower a landmark in terms of security, energy efficiency, and flexibility, while offering the highest level of comfort. This customized overall solution is based on tested systems for power distribution, building automation, fire safety, security, and lighting control. Monitoring and reporting help to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. Taipei Financial Center, Taipei TAIPEI 101 has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification for energy efficiency and environmental design. The tailor-made building solution has significantly increased energy efficiency, resulting in lower electricity usage, water consumption, and garbage production. Compared to a conventional building, this corresponds to a reduction of 30%. Q1 ThyssenKrupp, Essen, Germany Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen, Denmark 14

15 City of Dreams, Macau, China Süddeutscher Verlag, Munich, Germany City of Dreams, Macau The scope of this project included professional project management, project planning, and comprehensive services. The total package supplied by Siemens includes products and solutions that meet the highest quality and technology standards. Total Building Solutions ensure all-round protection for people, facilities, and processes, thereby contributing to highly efficient, uninterrupted operations. Süddeutscher Verlag, Munich Energy efficiency, maximum flexibility, and security in any situation. These three key requirements were combined in a green building solution which was awarded LEED Gold Certification. The disciplines are coordinated with each other and communicate seamlessly, ensuring optimum usage and maximum energy efficiency. The Süddeutscher Verlag building far exceeds the requirements of the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV). Highlights Economical and ecological cost management Security and comfort thanks to the holistic integration of building disciplines Control and monitoring systems ensure uninterrupted operations WiFi, Dornbirn, Austria Ars Electronica, Linz, Austria 15

16 Siemens Switzerland Ltd Infrastructure & Cities Sector Building Technologies Division International Headquarters Gubelstrasse Zug Switzerland Tel The information in this document contains general descriptions of technical options available, which do not always have to be present in individual cases. The required features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract. Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2011 Order no en 1,51110 Answers for infrastructure. Our world is undergoing changes that force us to think in new ways: demographic change, urbanization, global warming, and resource shortages. Maximum efficiency has top priority and not only where energy is concerned. In addition, we need to increase comfort for the well-being of users. Also, our need for safety and security is constantly growing. For our customers, success is defined by how well they manage these challenges. Siemens has the answers. We are the preferred partner for energy-efficient, safe, and secure buildings and infrastructure.