Dormakaba Unveils Energy-Saving Door Technology

At the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich, Dormakaba revealed MotionIQ, a technology aimed at reducing energy loss through automatic doors. By optimizing door opening and closing times, MotionIQ can cut energy usage by up to 50% compared to standard models, thereby lowering a building's carbon footprint. The Door Efficiency Calculator, created in collaboration with ILK Dresden, assists in evaluating these savings for different scenarios, providing crucial data for sustainable construction planning.

The construction sector is crucial in achieving climate goals, contributing 40% of global CO2 emissions. Dormakaba aims to enhance energy efficiency with its new intelligent doors. MotionIQ adjusts to the approach speed of users, minimizing air exchange through open doors, significantly reducing heating and cooling energy losses.

For example, a drugstore using MotionIQ can reduce CO2 emissions by 25% compared to a conventional system, with the investment potentially recouped within two years through lower energy costs. These innovations support architects and planners in making eco-friendly decisions, with MotionIQ now available for both swing and sliding doors.