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Exploring the sustainable side of access control

21 April 2021, 5:33 PM

By Intratone

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We’re all becoming much more conscious of what we’re consuming and our impact on the planet – whether we’re buying less single-use plastic, reducing car journeys, or recycling – but how can this eco-friendly shift translate into our professional lives too? For Housing Associations and property managers, how easy is it to introduce greener solutions into the residential buildings you oversee? 

Currently, much of the conversation around sustainable properties and eco-friendly housing is centred on new builds – rightly so, with the industry generating more than 200 million tonnes of waste every year. However, work can also be done on existing buildings to reduce their environmental impact.  

Plus, it’s only a matter of time before residents expect sustainable features in all private property rentals, as well as affordable housing, both old and new. That’s where retrofitting the latest technology comes into play. So, the question becomes: “How can you upgrade your existing properties to be more eco-friendly while also keeping an eye on budgets?” 

From conducting an environmental audit for the entire building to ensuring that energy efficient lightbulbs are fitted, there are numerous methods for housing and property managers to make existing properties more environmentally conscious. Take access control for example, which is a key area where sustainability can easily be maximised. Instead of re-fitting traditional wired intercoms with clunky plastic handsets and many metres of cables, why not explore an innovative wireless intercom instead? With no unnecessary waste and by harnessing the power of GSM, wireless door entry devices ensure that avoidable, wasteful components are eliminated, and site visits can be reduced.  

Discover more about the sustainability benefits that wireless devices could have for your properties today, in our brand-new infographic

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