The days of building tech being something applied post-construction, a form of retro-fitting, are over. The latest intelligent technology for architecture has become, in itself, a form of building material, fully integrated into the architectural concept from early on in the process to allow maximum creativity and functionality when it comes to shaping spaces. Hager, the German electrical specialists, actively support architects and planners with individually adaptable strategies for achieving the technical infrastructures they need. Simon Keane-Cowell, Editor-in-Chief | | Intelligent building technology from Hager | | From energy distribution and efficiency planning to smart building control, German electrical installation specialist Hager supports the realisation of architectural ideas... Read more | | Hager architecture projects – out of the box | | If architecture is to be long lasting, it needs future-oriented building technology. Hager develops perfect electronic solutions for residential, industrial and commercial buildings. Watch the video to find out more | | The Hager Group helps enhance architectural concepts | | Berker, a member of the Hager Group, offers a diversity of sockets and switches which merge harmoniously with a broad variety of interior design concepts... Read more | | Hager Facts & Figures Founded: In 1955, Oswald Hager (1926-2017) and Hermann Hager (1928-2014) founded Hager oHG, elektrotechnische Fabrik, with their father Peter Hager in Ensheim. This laid the foundation for today's Hager Group · Global presence: Over 65 years of experience / 23 production facilities / 11 countries / 3000 active patents / over 18,000 products / everything from a single source / 11,500 employees / €2.3 billion in sales · What sets Hager apart: For architects and planners, Hager, Berker and Elcom have always been the first choice when it comes to aesthetic form and pioneering building technology. We accompany projects from the switch concept to their energy management and room connection system and Smart Home solutions to door communication with everything that makes them as intelligent as they are distinctive. On request, we can design many of our offerings in materials, dimensions, colours and configurations that are as distinctive as the architectural concept for which they are intended · Anything but ordinary. Everything from a single source. Welcome to Hager | | | | Berker Series 1930 switch | | | | Hager's customised electrical infrastructures | | Hager's smart and discreet ranges of cable and routing systems allow room plans to shine while providing personal consultation to clients at each step of the way, from planning to installation... Read more | | What does Berker Design stand for? Design director of the Hager Group, Erwin van Handenhoven answers this along with some other questions in the interview above. Watch the video to find out more | | | |