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Union Wharf receives smart door entry upgrade

Residents at Union Wharf in Greenwich have recently been treated to a multifunctional design from Comelit, incorporating real-time energy monitoring and smart door entry.

Completed in September 2019, the 249-apartment development in London comprises two towers. A combination bespoke door entry and energy monitoring system has been created from Comelit, using its Icona Manager IP solution for each apartment, with residents needing access to a variety of shared spaces and other services, such as a 24-hour residents’ team.

Juey Thanyakittikul, Senior Project Manager of Essential Living, said: “From the outset, sustainability, reducing carbon footprint and stylish living has been the foundation of our vision for Union Wharf. And, with a focus on the rented community, we wanted to continue these key features right into the finishing details for all our residents to benefit.

“We have worked with Comelit on a number of developments and know them to be capable of fulfilling our mission when it comes to customised door entry. The advantage of presenting smart credentials, including a resident’s ability to answer video calls from a mobile or tablet, only adds to the premium lifestyle on offer.”

Richard Slee, Managing Director at Security Systems Design Limited, which completed the installation as part of the overall fire and security system works for Gloster MEP Limited, added: “The integration of energy monitoring and door entry in Comelit’s stylish one Icona Manager IP receiver presents as one multifunctional solution that sits on the building’s CAT6 structured wiring and LAN system, removing the need for separate cabling.

“The slimline white Icona Manager finish adds to the aesthetics of each apartment, and reduces the number of control devices for residents, all without compromising on the smart technology enabled.  For residents, it ultimately means door entry can be answered from the external systems, with video in their own home, or even via a mobile phone or tablet from wherever they are.”

Comelit’s ViP system includes colour Icona Manager Monitors fitted in each apartment, presenting the opportunity for video and audio communication with visitors at ground level, as well as two-way audio communication with the on-site residents’ team. The combined energy monitoring is said to provide instant information and feedback for residents, to encourage more sustainable living.

Dan Wood, Southern Sales Manager at Comelit UK concludes: “Whilst the Code for Sustainable Homes is no longer mandatory, demand for more sustainable living is growing among consumers. This trend is only likely to rise as we become more dependent on our homes for work and personal requirements.

“Working closely with Essential Living right from the initial design phase of Union Wharf, enabled us to create a bespoke tailored solution using our stylish Icona Manager Monitors. The flexible nature of the systems presents ideally for the targeted renters market, which continues to put in a strong performance despite challenges in other parts of the property market.”

BSI Membership for Comelit

Comelit UK has also recently become a member of the British Standards Institution (BSI), enabling its fire division to benefit from access to the high-performance standards set and latest Government influenced, industry thinking.

As well as its access control door entry solutions, the business also offers a range of automatic fire detection systems, including conventional and addressable panels.

Says Mandy Bowden, Fire BDM for Comelit Group: “BSI is ‘the business standards company that helps organisations all over the world make excellence a habit.’ This is exactly how Comelit wants to present itself in offering tailored fire detection solutions, where customers can be assured of compliance and good practice always.

“Our membership to BSI aligns us with an organisation that represents the agreed, best and most effective way of creating a product or delivering a service. I am looking forward to receiving first-hand the latest developments on our industry, whilst presenting a portfolio of products that achieves BSI requirements, without compromising on the style and aesthetic that is synonymous with the Comelit brand.”

Find out more about Comelit’s Fire Division.

 

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