What is the formula for more safety and security as well as efficiency in my life science building?

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1 What is the formula for more safety and security as well as efficiency in my life science building? Integrated solutions maximize building efficiency, optimize safety and security, and comply with regulatory requirements. Answers for infrastructure.

2 How do I meet the growing requirements for the life science industry? A safe and efficient working environment are among the key factors that keep your business successful for the long term. With our comprehensive solution portfolio for the life science industry, we help you create comfortable room conditions for your employees as well as ideal environmental conditions for your valuable assets and increase overall safety and security. From research and production to warehousing, we are your partner to reliably protect people, assets, and substances. Our reliable solutions comply with all mandatory regulations and stringent quality standards of the life science industry; helping you protect your investment. They support you not only in producing safe, high-quality products, but also in maximizing your building efficiency and reducing your building operation costs at the same time; while you can concentrate on your core business. 2

3 Can I fulfill all mandatory regulations today and tomorrow? Staying compliant and flexible Processes and regulations may differ in the various sectors of the life science industry, but one constant remains: the environment must be safe, secure, efficient, and compliant. We provide a solution portfolio ranging from low voltage power distribution and electrical installation technology through to building automation and fire safety and security that helps you establish an optimal environ ment as well as ensures efficient pro duction processes and reliable validation. Moreover, our systems are flexible and scalable. Should your production and thus the required room conditions change, all systems can be quickly and easily adapted to the new environment to meet the new regulations. Creating a solution that meets your requirements Our industry-specific solutions are based on standardized applications such as our HVAC, fire safety, access control or monitoring systems. You can flexibly combine the components you need, for example, to create a comprehensive laboratory solution. Thus you can ensure that your business meets all safety, security, and documentary requirements. Another plus: you receive everything you need from one source. Protecting people, assets, and business processes Our dedicated building automation solutions help you establish and maintain the highest possible level of safety and security at all times. So that you can reliably ensure the safety of people working with dangerous substances, safeguard your assets, protect your unique know l- edge, and fulfill the regulatory demands. Increasing energy efficiency and complying with regulations Compliant environmental conditions are required to achieve long-term success in the life science industry. This is why it s not an easy task to lower energy consumption in regulated environments. Our HVAC systems are comprised of highly energy-efficient, and eu.bac-certified products. As a result, your building will use energy resources in a more sustainable way while your employees still enjoy a comfortable room climate. Securing your investment for the long term Our dedicated solutions grow with your demands and can be flexibly adapted should your requirements change over time. Incremental system upgrades are possible thanks to different migration scenarios. This makes them a safe investment whatever the future holds. Relying on a strong partner throughout the entire life cycle The life science industry is confronted with numerous unique challenges, including: sophisticated research and pro - duction processes, time-to-market pressure for new products, and investor risk to name just a few. With an extensive network of life science industry experts and in-depth building technology solutions expertise, we provide the reliable support required in your industry. We ensure a high level of safety and security and reliability for the systems installed in your building. From the planning phase to building maintenance, data administration, and archiving, we are your partner for a successful environment throughout the entire life cycle. Broad portfolio ranging from HVAC control to fire safety and security systems; all from one source Flexible solutions thanks to stan dardized system components that can be easily combined Comprehensive validation solutions to ensure production and product quality Increased energy efficiency through demand-controlled operation and eu.bac-certified products Long-term investment protection thanks to scalability and migration solutions Comprehensive support from planning and realization to maintenance 3

4 Consulting Solution packages Validation Services Impact and risk analysis Life science solutions concept Planning support Energy audits Energy solution concepts Standardized life science solutions for: Fire safety (detection, alarming, evacuation, extinguishing) Security (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance) Heating, ventilation, and air condition plants Dedicated solution packages for: Laboratory Clean rooms Monitoring Training Realization Support Documentation according to GAMP 5 Maintenance/Services Backup and archive tests Keeping the validation status Validation review The solution portfolio from Siemens Who can offer me an integrated solution portfolio for the life science industry? Our life science solutions cover all your comfort and safety and security needs, backed by decades of know-how and experience in building automation and safety and security solutions such as fire safety, extinguishing, access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance. We help you meet your industry-specific regulations and increase building efficiency over your entire value chain; for the life science environment, medical technology, and healthcare industries. Analyzing your processes In a first step, we will focus on your business processes and make a risk ana lysis together with you. In a second step, we consider your industry-specific regulations and standards as well as your available resources. Then we examine the possible impacts of the building structure on product quality and assess the GxP, business, and safety and security risks. Your individual solution will be composed of technical systems that were specially developed and approved for the life science industry, as well as of operational measures required to integrate your building and IT structures. The result is an environment concept that covers the regulatory aspects, industrial and company standards, as well as your available resources. Validating your system status Successful validation requires detailed know-how on products and processes. It requires the reliable determination of possible influences on product quality and data integrity. We support you with our monitoring and documentation so lutions; as well as with our in-depth know-how and experience in this field. Together with you, we analyze which processes and building areas have to be validated. We then split the building automation system into two sections: one for processes and building areas that have to be validated and the other for uncritical areas such as offices. This saves you both time and costs in the long term. In addition, our proven and audited software standards reduce project-specific validation efforts. It s a matter of course that all our solutions comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and are suitable for use in GxP-critical environments. Rapid and efficient validation The latest validation guidance, such as GAMP 5, suggest that expert suppliers should be involved in the validation pro cess wherever possible. We have fully integrated these functions in our Electronic Validation Tool (EVT). Thanks to EVT, you receive a reliable, validated system faster. This also translates into a shorter time to market. Training your staff Our unique Advantage Services program gives you access to comprehensive services that support you in maintaining the validated state of your entire building infrastructure. We also offer specific validation training courses for you and your personnel. 4

5 Customer-specific business processes Impact and risk analysis Policies Regulations Customer standards Industry standards Life science solution concept Resources Financial Staff Organization Access control Change management processes Validation concept Plant supervision Alarm intervention Evacuation Environment concept Structure Room structure Pressure zones Process and people flow Security zones Fire zones IT infrastructure Technology Fire safety Security systems HVAC control Building manage - ment system Environment monitoring Data management The path to your project-specific solution Keeping environmental conditions safe All systems and processes relevant for product quality have to be monitored and documented automatically. This also includes HVAC plants, as keeping precise environmental conditions is im portant for the entire value chain and is key to product quality. Even a small de viation from a preset value can have a big impact on the quality of the product. From laboratories and clean rooms to warehouses with our dedicated HVAC plants, you can reliably keep the required environmental conditions. A typical value chain in the life science industry Maximizing safety and security With our comprehensive portfolio of safety and security solutions, you can reliably protect people, assets, and business pro cesses. Fire safety solutions detect dangers as early as possible. Inte grated extinguishing and evacuation systems increase safety in the working environments. In addition, security solutions such as access control, video surveillance or intrusion detection safeguard your assets and protect your investments. Whether heating, ventilation, air conditioning, control and monitoring systems or safety- and security-related solutions; all systems can be integrated into a building automa tion system. The benefits: easy compliance with mandatory regulations, maximized energy saving potentials, increased comfort, safety, and security as well as simplified monitoring and control from one location. Life science environment concept; tailored to your needs Faster validation with EVT Services that support you maintaining your validated state Dedicated fire safety solutions for fast detection, reliable extinguishing, and safe evacuation Our HVAC systems ensure precise environmental conditions Integrated systems save energy and simplify operation Services Data center Office/Administration safe secure compliant Research & development Pre-clinical testing Clinical testing Manufacturing Logistics efficient 5

6 What about providing more comfort and increased safety for my laboratory employees? Imagine your employees arrive at work early in the morning. They find comfortable room conditions in the laboratory, even though room temperature is always lowered during the night when no one is working. All of a sudden, a substance ignites and a fire breaks out. Our solutions immediately detect the danger and trigger the fire alarm as well as the extinguishing process right away before the fire can spread. Creating a comfortable work environment Providing a comfortable and safe working environment for employees can prove essential for staff retention; thus keeping valuable knowledge in your company. Our solutions for building automation include everything you need for comfortable room automation; from HVAC plants to automatic control of lighting and blinds. They excel through intuitive operation, reliability, and high flexibility. Ensuring safety is top priority Secure and efficient control of laboratories with fume hoods places high demands on building automation sys tems. Our laboratory solutions offer highest possible security for ventilation. Combined with fast damper actuators and accurate volume flow control, they provide maximum control stability and accuracy. In addition, they integrate all areas of building technology required to control and monitor laboratories; thus ensuring verifiable compliance with all relevant regulations. Seamless information exchange for highest efficiency Interconnecting the individual plants of a laboratory offers many advantages. First, it opens the possibility to exchange information. This allows the system to take advantage of its full potential with regard to safety, economic viability, and comfort. For example, demand data from the rooms is available directly to the primary plants. Occupancy data can be used together with temperature control and lighting control. Even the fume hood and laboratory room data are completely integrated in this design concept. 6

7 Availability and reliability The basics for a safe and efficient operation of a building is the availability and reliability of the building automation system. The product portfolio of our laboratory system comprises a range of sensors, actuators, operator units, and controllers using standard communications. The solution consists of carefully matched standard components. Increasing safety through integration Smooth interactions between all the building s technical systems is important in case of an incident. This is why all our systems can be integrated into a danger management station for increased safety. Moreover, operators have all the important information at a glance, to ensure quick and safe reactions even in stressful situations. Building automation systems increase room comfort and ensure compliance with regulations Highest control stability thanks to accurate volume flow control of fume hoods Rapid, efficient intervention thanks to system integration Highest safety by integrating systems into danger management station 7

8 Can I maximize safety and security for my clean rooms? Your company produces sensible vaccines. Imagine new employees, a little lost and confused on their first day, trying to gain access to a production area. Our safety and security systems automatically trigger an alarm, a message is displayed on the monitoring system, a surveillance camera is activated, the security personnel notified, and the possible escape routes are blocked automatically until the situation is under control. Allowing access for authorized personnel only Sustaining safety and successful production against hazards like burglary, unauthorized access or cross-contamination, can only be achieved when you protect your personnel and valuable production assets. Our access control solutions for clean rooms provide a centralized recording of user activities and a clear overview of all persons present. In real time, they combine information from the access control server, personnel files, plant and maintenance data as well as access history before deciding if a person is allowed to access a certain area at a certain time; this helps avoid cross-contaminating the batch. If an unauthorized person tries to gain access, the system not only denies access, but it also records the attempt. In high-security areas, security can be further increased with pin codes or finger print readers. Increasing security with video surveillance Continuous video surveillance records not only the production process and the movement of personnel, it also provides evidence if an unauthorized person tries to trespass. In this case, an alarm will be immediately triggered and the defined emergency scenario will be started for example: the surveillance camera automatically starts recording the security personnel is alarmed doors are locked film footage is archived The recorded footage can help evaluate the source of an event such as fire, and be even evidence for insurance matters. 8

9 Preventing fire damage The handling of toxic and active substances or the use of hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant or the risk of dust explosions all contribute to a greater risk of fire in clean rooms. Additionally, because of the high air exchange rates in clean rooms there is a high risk of smoke dilution. This can lead not only to false alarms, but in a worst case scenario it can even prevent fire from being detected. In case of high air exchange rates (e.g. ISO class 1 6), our aspirating smoke detection system ensures reliable and earliest possible fire detection. Our solution is based on fast and reliable fire detection, using fire detectors with special detection parameter sets for clean rooms. Air samples are continuously taken at the danger spots and carried to the device. As soon as smoke particles are detected in the air sample, a pre-alarm or alarm is triggered depending on the smoke concentration. The response characteristics from normal to high sensitivity allows even a smallest smoke concentration to be identified unequivocally at an early stage of fire. Precise environmental control To avoid cross-contamination, clean rooms rely on precisely pressurized zones. With our dedicated solutions for laminar flow control, air particle measuring, access control systems, and pressure zone control, we protect your working environment. Backed by decades of experience, we are an innovation leader when it comes to clean room control. This includes: measuring of particle concentration demand-driven dynamic adaption of environmental conditions based on occupancy/user profiles Furthermore, our HVAC plants help you reduce energy costs and optimize operation. In addition, as you need only a small number of trained personnel to reliably monitor and control the entire building s infrastructure, you can additionally increase efficiency. Increase safety for people and products with access control Keep an eye on the whole picture thanks to video surveillance Fast and reliable fire detection even in case of high air exchange rates with strong smoke dilution Security systems and HVAC plants help prevent contamination of sensible products 9

10 How can I reliably control and monitor environmental building conditions? Do you know this situation? You have been asked to prove your raw materials and finished products were stored correctly during a specific time period. Now you are facing a pile of documents containing monitoring data from your warehouse area, and you have to unite them into one report. With our dedicated monitoring solution, you can create a report containing all important data with just a single click. Monitoring environmental conditions Especially in the life science industry, you have to protect the hygienic purity of the raw materials and finished pro d- ucts over the entire value chain. The environmental conditions, for example, in production have different requirements than in the warehouse. In warehouses, the large open spaces present unique challenges for the ventilation systems, to provide homogenous air conditioning and to prevent layers of different air conditions. Our sophisticated monitoring solutions include precise sensors that continuously measure temperature and humidity, avoiding any irreversible effects for your products. In addition, this data is reliably archived for identification and batch control, thus ensuring optimal production or warehousing conditions that protect the high quality of your products. Complying with monitoring and control regulations To comply with legal requirements, all process-critical and quality-relevant parameters have to be monitored and the data archived for the entire life cycle of the final product. Our dedicated monitoring solution reliably collects, monitors, and securely archives this data. It also assists you in evaluating sitespecific impacts on product quality for the entire infrastructure. Creating reports and protocols Besides secure and reliable monitoring and control, we also provide you with sophisticated data management tools. With one mouse click, you can generate a report that includes all relevant data and information. For example, on the environmental parameters in your production area or warehouse. You can also easily tailor your reports by adding information like, graphics or statistics. You can decide how the information should be presented, and you can format your reports for different target groups. Another big plus: As the systems communicate with each other, you can easily generate uniform reports that include data from all areas. This also helps you identify potentials for further improvement in energy consumption and cost savings. 10

11 Keeping assets safe Environmental conditions aren t the only factors that can contaminate your pro ducts. You also need to protect them from acts of sabotage or arson, which could result in loosing stock or even in having to temporarily close your facility. We provide you with highly reliable fire safety systems that detect open and smoldering fires as early as possible. Our intelligent extinguishing solutions can be tailored to fit your individual needs. Furthermore, we offer sophisticated access control to prevent unauthorized persons from entering sensitive areas. Video surveillance systems help detect sabotage and verify events. Sophisticated environmental monitoring solutions to ensure highest product quality Complying with international validation standards thanks to dedicated solutions Easy report generation for regulatory authorities Broad portfolio of safety and security solutions to protect people and assets 11

12 What can I do to reliably protect patients and personnel? You know that all patients are afraid before having an operation. Win their trust by providing documented proof that your hospital is operating under optimal and conform environmental conditions. Keeping your hospital sterile One of the most challenging environments in a hospital is the operating room; everything has to be kept sterile. Our life science solutions within hospitals, blood banks, pharmacies, and organ storage help you comply with all required regulations, by monitoring and controlling lighting, temperature, humidity, air conditioning, and air particles. In addition, all relevant data will be securely archived. Your advantage: increased patient safety and you can prove that you have maintained optimal and conformal environmental conditions continuously. Detecting danger as early as possible Our dedicated safety and security systems ensure that your hospital is safe at all times. For example, should anesthetic gases leak during an operation, gas detectors will trigger an alarm and the defined emergency scenario will start. As most of your patients have limited mobility, they need help during an evacuation process. This is why we will help you define a detailed alarming and evacuation scenario according to your building structure; for an orderly and secure evacuation. In addition, intelligent ex tinguishing solutions can be tailored to meet the different needs of the various areas and valuable medical equipment in your hospital. Reacting quickly in an emergency All our solutions provide user-oriented control that enables operators to react quickly and safely even in stressful emergency situations. Safety and security can be even further increased by integrating all safety- and security-related subsystems into a danger management system. This ensures that your security personnel have all relevant information at a glance. Sophisticated environmental monitoring solutions, e.g. to keep operating rooms sterile Early fire detection and defined evacuation processes give you the time needed to rescue patients Integration of fire safety and security systems into danger management station possible 12

13 How can I protect my highly sensible blood products? Imagine that the temperature rises in your blood storage unnoticed. Thanks to our monitoring and control solutions, you can enjoy peace of mind because a warning will be triggered even before the predefined alarm limits are reached; they also provide you with evidence that the critical parameters were always within limits. Storing blood properly Taking blood samples and storing them correctly is challenging; environmental conditions have a direct impact on the blood consistency. The cooling chain from the donor to the emergency patient must be unbroken. Spoiled samples must be destroyed because they might threaten the health or even the lives of patients. This is why blood samples have to be stored in refrigerators at a constant temperature. The refrigerators have to be permanently monitored according to DIN and DIN through validated systems. Our dedicated monitoring solution meets the high demands of the life science industry. It supports you in meeting all required regulations, by monitoring and archiving all environmental data that are crucial for ensuring highest product quality. For you, this means that you can guarantee patients receive safe blood products or blood donations. Increasing safety and security for people and assets To protect employees, assets, and business, continuity is a highly important topic. With our fire safety and security systems, we support you in establishing a comprehensive safety and security solution. Our reliable fire detectors detect fire and smoke as early as possible. We tailor an intelligent extinguishing solution to your needs. An evacuation system with voice messages prevents panic. In addition, access control systems make sure that only authorized personnel have access to your sensible areas. Video surveillance provides additional security by monitoring the surrounding area; and stored film footage can help in the investigation of an incident. All safety- and security-related systems can be easily integrated. They will then automatically interact with each other, thus emergency scenarios can be defined that meet your processes and building structure; for the highest possible level of safety and security. Monitoring solution complying with DIN and DIN Helps you comply with legal validation regulations Fire safety and security systems from extinguishing and evacuation to access control and video surveillance 13

14 Risk management Assessment Consulting Process integration Training Services Management station Fire Intrusion Access Video Time Security & Fire safety Evacuation Scanning Ventilation Heating AC Light Water Power Energy & Comfort Total Building Solutions: more than technical integration Can I increase the value and efficiency of my building over the long term? With our life science solutions, we offer solutions that perfectly match your needs and your requirements. All our systems and solutions communicate and interact with each other to become an integrated Total Building Solution (TBS). Reduced complexity through total integration In every building, there are systems for building automation, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire detection, evacuation, access control, electrical installations or lighting. Total Building Solutions from Siemens support the smooth integration of these systems, enabling them to com municate with each other. Through integration and communication, the systems are able to interact, exchange information, and to synchronize operation in their respective areas; which makes them faster, more flexible, and more efficient. Increasing energy efficiency Optimal building automation minimizes operating costs and increases energy efficiency; without sacrificing comfort. Our energy saving services help you reduce energy consumption and modernize your existing systems. Targeted moder n- ization of the building infrastructure helps define energy saving potentials. The modernization costs amortize quickly, due to cost savings in energy consumption and operation effort. Moreover, saving energy is also a plus for our environment. Our broad service portfolio also includes services that improve the uptime of your systems and plants. You can individualize your service agreement to exactly meet your needs. With our Life Cycle Management concept, we ensure that your technical infrastructure stays state-of-the-art over the entire life cycle of your building. Operational services are designed to reach the targeted performance of the infrastructure and to meet your requirements. Maintenance services ensure the availability and uptime of your systems. So your systems and plants stay profitable over the long term. Total Building Solutions from Siemens support a smooth integration of two or more systems Integration of subsystems for increased flexibility and efficiency Targeted modernization helps achieve energy saving potentials Broad portfolio of services that ensure performance and uptime of your systems and plants 14

15 Success story Ferring Pharmaceuticals received an integrated solution to ensure safe, secure, and compliant environmental conditions. Ferring Pharmaceuticals, St. Prex, Switzerland Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a researchdriven biopharmaceutical company devoted to identifying, developing, and marketing innovative products. Ferring is active in the fields of fertility, obstetrics, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and osteoarthritis. In July 2006, Ferring inaugurated a brand-new production facility and headquarters in St. Prex, Switzerland. Backed by a comprehensive portfolio, Siemens realized a turnkey solution designed to answer pharmaceutical needs. Designing a tailor-made solution As a first step, Siemens carried out a comprehensive risk and impact analysis of all technical systems involved, in cooperation with Ferring s experts from engineering, manufacturing, and quality control. As part of the assessment, the building infrastructure systems were divided into those that have a direct impact on drug quality, and those that have little impact or none at all. As a result, only 10% of the installations in St. Prex had to be validated. Installing two building management systems All technical installations in the building s infrastructure were integrated into two separate building management systems: one for the validated environment and a second one for all non-process-critical applications. This clear distinction between the two management systems is a costefficient solution for the long term, as Ferring needs to validate and document less systems. The Ethernet-based integration backbone was realized with BACnet, while the 160 room controllers were linked via Konnex (EIB) and LonWorks. Ensuring easy operation Thanks to the Total Building Solutions approach, Ferring has a single common interface, which provides all the required information regarding building infrastructure. Alarms for all subsystems are linked to the general alarm system. This ensures that staff is informed quickly. Moreover, operations are simplified as all connected applications have the same look and feel. Remote desktop functionality permits access from any Ethernet port in the building and increases operational flexibility. As a result, Ferring is able to run its new state-of-the-art facility and its complex technical infrastructure efficiently with the help of a small engineering and maintenance team. Warehousing Enormous open spaces accommodate various types of raw materials, packaging, and finished products. It is absolutely vital that room temperature remains constant at all heights and at all times, and that records document this for many years. Room temperature is measured at various heights and used to directly control environmental conditions Data obtained is stored in a dedicated environment monitoring system Quality control Before raw materials can be released for production, Ferring s quality control takes samples for analysis in the laboratory. Siemens controls the laminar air-flow re quired to prevent contamination of materials; and to protect staff Coldroom Strictly controlled temperature and humidity conditions are essential to ensure the stability and integrity of finished products. Supervision of coldrooms are linked directly to building management and environment monitoring system This enables Ferring to provide documented evidence that they comply with all re gulations on environmental conditions 15

16 Production facility Ferring produces Minirin and Pentasa on two production lines in a clean room environment. The proximity of the two production lines bears a potential contamination risk. Almost 20 separate air-handling units provide specific environmental conditions A validated access control system ensures that no one can move from one pro duction line to the other, without first undergoing a specific cleaning procedure Offices Ferring expected safe and secure office pre m ises with a high degree of comfort and convenience. All services are integrated in a single system that gives each office individual controls Atrium A spacious, light-flooded atrium offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for visitors and employees alike. It is vital that people feel comfortable in a space this size. Siemens energy-efficient atrium HVAC applications guarantee optimum temperature and humidity levels 2 building management systems 160 room controllers 1 validated access control system, 17 access controllers, 35 badge readers Video surveillance system Fire safety system with 1400 detectors, gas detection system Automatic extinguishing solution with water sprinklers (stocking) and with natural gas (computer rooms) Integration in DESIGO INSIGHT A&D process automation 16

17 Do the same regulations apply for me as a supplier as well? As supplier for the life science industry, can you really be sure that you fulfill all regulatory requirements? Do you apply the same stringent quality standards as your customers? Profit from our knowledge and experience in the life science industry. Increasing your competitiveness Whether you are in the hospitality industry, in the life science industry or in the medical sectors, keeping a high standard of product safety is of great importance. As a supplier for the life science industry, you have to comply with the same regulations as your customers. You, therefore, contribute to secure the high quality of their products. This is why your customers may even demand a quality audit to make sure you fulfill all mandatory regulations. Secure your competitive advantage by proactively fulfilling the same requirements as your customers and become the partner of choice for the life science industry. Benefit from expert support Backed by decades of experience in the life science industry, we support you in meeting all regulations and in tapping the full potential of the existing quality assurance systems. Our broad portfolio of building automation systems helps you keep the required environmental conditions and create validation protocols. So you can guarantee your customers highest product quality. Comply with the same regulations as the life science industry Secure your competitive advantage and become the partner of choice Benefit from the industry-specific know-how from Siemens 17

18 Answers for infrastructure. Megatrends driving the future The megatrends demographic change, urbanization, climate change, and globali zation are shaping the world today. These have an unprecedented impact on our lives and on vital sectors of our economy. Innovative technologies to answer the associated toughest questions Throughout a 160-year history of proven research and engineering talent, with more than 50,000 active patents, Siemens has continuously provided its customers with innovations in the ar eas of healthcare, energy, industry, and in frastructure globally and locally. Increase productivity and efficiency through complete building life cycle management Building Technologies offers intelligent integrated solutions for industry, commercial and residential buildings, and public infrastructure. Over the entire fa cility s life cycle, our comprehensive and environmentally conscious port - fo lio of products, systems, solutions, and services for low voltage power distribution and electrical installation technology, building automation, fire safety and security ensures the: optimum comfort and highest energy efficiency in buildings, safety and security for people, processes, and assets, increased business productivity. Siemens Switzerland Ltd Industry Sector Building Technologies Division International Headquarters Gubelstrasse Zug Switzerland Tel Pictures used show the new court house in Gent, designed in 2007 by the architects Stéphane Beel and Lieven Achtergael from Beel-Achtergael architecten F.V and by Technum. The information in this document contains general descriptions of technical options available, which do not always have to be present in individual cases. The required features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract. Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2010 Order no en