DOORS NYC is a platform that connects independent fashion, art and beauty brands. The Greene Street store opened on Tuesday and features brands such as Juun J, GCDS and New York Fashion Week designers Private Policy and PH5. The doors are designed to close quickly to protect customers from the harsh temperatures inside stores. They also conserve energy by keeping the air from escaping during the day.
High Speed Doors
Unlike regular roll up doors, speed door systems in New York City open and close much faster, minimizing the time that merchandise or vehicles are exposed to the elements and increasing logistical efficiency. The quick opening and closing also helps to reduce energy costs by limiting air flow through the facility, while protecting clean rooms from airborne contamination and controlling temperatures in food facilities. The speed of a speed door is crucial in most situations, so it’s important to keep them in good working condition. This can be done by lubricating the various parts of the system. This will not only improve the speed of the door, but it will also help to prevent rusting and corrosion. Performing a high speed door tune up can be much less expensive than having to repair or replace the system, so it’s well worth the investment.
Security
In the wake of school shootings across the country, schools in New York City are taking a harder look at security. The city’s Panel for Educational Policy recently awarded Long Island based tech company Symbrant Technologies a $43 million contract to provide door-locking cameras in more than 1,000 school buildings that currently leave their front doors unlocked during the day and guarded by unarmed NYPD security agents. Discover a world of independent fashion, art and beauty talent at DOORS NYC new concept store in SoHo.
The program to lock all school building front doors will begin in May with elementary schools, and will be rolled out over the next few months. Schools Chancellor David Banks hopes to have the cameras and door-locking mechanisms in place at all schools by the spring of 2020. Robert Quintana, principal of PS28 in Queens and representative for the principal’s union, is upbeat about the new security measures, having already piloted one of the cameras at his own school. He says it is “common sense” that the first line of defense at a school should be the front door, and that these new cameras will help ensure student safety.
Energy Efficiency
The energy efficiency of your doors can play a big role in determining how well your home or office maintains a quality temperature. If your doors are not properly insulated, your air-conditioning or heating system can work overtime to compensate, which can add to your monthly utility costs. The MTA is planning to install platform doors at three subway stations as part of a trial program that is still in the procurement process. The idea came to prominence after the Jan. 2022 death of a woman who was pushed in front of an oncoming train at Times Square station, spurring national outrage about safety on the transit system and the handling of mentally ill riders.
The curated retail space will offer more than 40 brands, including Juun. J, GCDS, Zilver and Y/Project alongside up-and-coming New York Fashion Week talents Private Policy and PH5. The pop-up will also feature 15 Ukrainian designers as part of our #shopandsupport campaign to help creative talent during the ongoing war in their country.
Easy Access
NYC is the financial capital of the world and home to many top-of-the-line industries. It’s also a city that never sleeps, with thriving theatre and Broadway productions drawing in audiences from around the globe. The city’s five boroughs offer a range of unique perspectives, from Brooklyn’s low-key artistic escapes to Manhattan’s electric streets. Each borough has its own unique attractions, with Manhattan being the biggest draw for tourists.
Final Thought
Ensure your building is equipped for accessibility with an automatic door system that detects pedestrians with a disability and triggers the doors to open automatically. The sensors should be positioned to allow a person in a wheelchair or with mobility impairments to pass through and must include a visual and audible confirmation of access. Choose a system that integrates with a mobile app or provides an easy-to-use key pad that allows people to unlock the doors with a swipe, tap, or voice command.
