As energy efficiency and sustainability continue to shape modern building design, selecting the right entrance system has become increasingly complex.
"How to Calculate Total Ownership Costs When Specifying Door Entrance Systems" is designed specifically for architects, specifiers and building owners. This new report by Horton addresses this challenge by outlining a clear, step-by-step process for calculating total ownership costs, including energy consumption, maintenance and lifecycle performance - over a 20-year period.
Door System Energy & ROI Calculator
Professional analysis for commercial entrance solutions
Project Criteria Selection
Revolving Door Specifications
Performance Comparison
Revolving Door (4-wing, 8ft)
Sliding Door
Swing Door
Return on Investment
Revolving Door ROI vs Swing
Sliding Door ROI vs Swing
Key Findings
Calculation Notes:
- Based on MIT study formulas with wing and diameter adjustments
- 3-wing doors: 40% higher infiltration, 15% lower cost than 4-wing
- Air displacement scales with diameter squared
- Assumes 60% HVAC efficiency, 365-day operation
- CO2: 0.19 tons per 1,000 kWh (US grid average)
- Initial costs are adjustable in Advanced Settings
- Consult system pricing with your local Horton dealer
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