A crucial fire protection system is included in Siemens smart technology that integrates several functions into a central building management platform for the world’s first 3D printed office building in Dubai.
The smart fire protection incorporated in the central management platform has technology for detection, alarm signalling and control, using multi-criteria detectors which can adapt to changing environments, analyse signals for false alarms and protect against hazards such as the presence of carbon monoxide.
The system can also be analysed, evaluated and diagnosed remotely for more efficient maintenance, said Siemens.
“This is a globally significant project – the first of its kind – and our contribution is the very latest in intelligent building automation and control,” said Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO of Siemens Middle East.
“Increasingly intelligent, digitalised infrastructure is paving the way for a more sustainable future in the UAE, and we are proud to be supporting Dubai’s smart-city strategy, and the country’s national vision 2021, by showcasing our technology in this landmark project,” he added.
The ‘Office of the Future’ was constructed using a 3D printer measuring 20-ft high, 120-ft long and 40-ft wide and built on the site of Emirates Towers in Dubai.
Integrating key components of the ‘Office of the Future’ is a unique Building Management Platform from Siemens, Desigo CC, enabling control and optimisation of the building’s technical infrastructure, surveillance, air conditioning, access control and safety technology from a single location. A customised platform displays the status of these different systems in real time, enabling operators to accurately monitor and control the building’s performance, the company said.
The ‘Office of the Future’ concept also uses a Siemens video surveillance system with high-definition cameras and web-enabled access via apps and web clients, and an access control system based on biometrics and smart cards.
“Integrating key functions with an intelligent building management system has clear safety, cost and efficiency benefits, and at the moment only Siemens is able to combine the management of all building disciplines in one integration platform,” said Koen Bogers, senior executive vice president of building technologies at Siemens Middle East.
“Desigo CC gives building operators a precise overview of their assets, allowing them to be managed more efficiently and transparently while enabling flexible usage and energy conservation,” he added.
The Desigo CC Building Management Platform is also able to accommodate a wider range of building systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, power, lighting and shading, and components can be added when requirements change.
