A common hallmark of department stores and large office buildings, revolving doors are often installed because they’re more energy-efficient. Learn more about how a revolving commercial door works to make it more energy-efficient and how you can encourage employees and customers to use it.

Why Are Revolving Commercial Doors More Energy-Efficient?

For commercial buildings, a large chunk of total energy expenditure is put toward cooling the space. Every time someone enters or exits the building, air conditioned air is released through the open door. Hotter air from outside comes in as well. Both reduce the interior AC efficiency. If your building receives heavy foot traffic, that energy loss can add up over time.

Revolving doors are designed so each compartment creates a tight seal within the chamber, preventing air from entering or exiting the building as you do. According to an MIT study, a revolving door that sees full use can save up to 1.5% of the total energy required to cool a building. That may not seem like much, but in a large building, those savings add up quickly.

How Can You Get People to Use Revolving Doors?

Whether because they’re heavier or not as common, revolving doors often see less use than the swinging doors that flank them. To save energy, how can you get those entering and exiting your building to pick the revolving door? Turns out, asking nicely may be the easiest way: put up signs nearby requesting pedestrians use the revolving door. Automating these commercial doors will also eliminate the concern of weight.

If you think a revolving door is a sensible choice for your business, have it installed by Automatic Door Specialists in Waipahu, HI. For over two decades, their certified technicians have offered maintenance and installation for a wide range of automatic commercial doors. They’ll also create a custom door layout for your building. To discuss your door needs, call (808) 678-8880, and learn more about their offerings online.