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ACCESS CONTROL
UNDER LOCK AND KEY
British International Schools implement access control for a new 350-lock, 275,000 square-foot campus By Lindsay Page
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ARE KNOWN FOR OFFERING HIGHLY PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART ENVIRONMENT WITH THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES. THEIR CAMPUSES CAN INCLUDE MORE THAN JUST CLASSROOMS—THERE ARE MIT-INSPIRED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, THE JUL- LIARD SCHOOL-DESIGNED PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS AND NCAA-SIZED ATHLETIC FACILITIES. AFTER 16 YEARS IN ITS PREVIOUS LOCATION, THE BRITISH INTERNATION- AL SCHOOL OF HOUSTON RECENTLY MOVED TO A NEW- LY-CONSTRUCTED 275,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY ON A CAMPUS THAT SPANS 34 ACRES. THE SCHOOL SERVES MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS AGES 3-18.
British International School campuses belong to a global family of 43 private schools run by Nord Anglia Education—a leading premium school organization. With more than 37,000 students from preschool through secondary education, Nord Anglia Education offers no limit to what students can achieve with an approach that supports every child to succeed academically, socially and personally.
The British International School is committed to delivering an unri- valed educational experience—an assurance that also emphasizes pro- viding maximum security and safety for its students, employees and
visitors. When Electronic Security Solutions, Inc., of Chicago was approached to provide access control for several British International School campuses including the newly-built replacement campus for The British International School of Houston, ESS President and Owner Dale Padjen recommended SALTO Systems electronic locks.
A certified business partner of SALTO Systems, ESS provides the very latest in electronic locking technology. From wire-free systems to wireless real-time solutions, Padjen says ESS recommends SALTO because doors in any type of facility can be secured without complex and expensive wiring.
The British International School of Houston project presented ESS with an opportunity to design a completely wireless locking solution for a new, state-of-the-art, purpose built, 33-acre campus featuring an impressive array of facilities and exciting learning areas.
“SALTO Systems offered the perfect portfolio of electronic locks and products required to address the varying needs presented by a project like The British International School of Houston,” said Padjen. “While SALTO is perfect for an upgrade for those transitioning from mechanical to electronic locks in an existing building, it’s an exciting opportunity to use SALTO technology to build an entire system from the ground up.”
ESS chose SALTO’s wireless real-time access control system in order to secure The British International School of Houston. The system can
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