Boosts to security and energy efficiency in both warmer and cooler climates accelerate spread of revolving doors

Coherent Market Insights – a certified data advisory and business consulting firm recognised internationally – says the global revolving doors market is estimated to be valued at USD 970.5 million in 2025 is expected to reach USD 1,312.8 billion by 2032.

This growth – which translates to almost $2 billion Australian dollars and $NZ 2.164 billion – includes the Asia Pacific revolving door market, of which Australia and New Zealand are part.

Key trends in this and other regions include automation and smart and touchless technology integration, integrated biometrics to meet environmental regulations and evolving security threats, the demand for customisable and aesthetically pleasing designs, and the adoption of high-performance features like enhanced insulation.

One of the many significant factors in this and other architectural revolving door projections is that warmer regions such as Australia and South Asian countries are now widely benefitting from revolving doors’ energy-saving performance to combat climate change and reduce energy bills.

Benefits in warmer and cooler regions

“This conservation benefit applies equally in warmer regions and the cooler climates where the benefits of revolving doors first gained recognition,” says Mike Fisher, Managing Director of Boon Edam Australia. The Royal Boon Edam Group is a leading supplier of architectural revolving doors and security entrances in 27 countries. 

“A key building operations trend the last 20 years is the sharp rise in both energy demand and the cost of electricity, particularly in sectors such as data centres, due to factors like technological progress and economic growth, heatwaves and ongoing electrification of industries.

“While there have been large investments in renewable energy to meet this demand, the overall cost has increased significantly for large commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, with examples including office buildings, hospitals, and large retail spaces. These buildings consume significant energy due to extensive use of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems,” says Fisher. 

• In colder climates: Revolving doors, with their “always open, always closed” functionality, keep warm air from escaping in winter, reducing the load on heating systems.
• In warmer climates: The same built-in conservation advantage keeps cool, air-conditioned air inside during summer, minimising the need for constant cooling and saving energy.
• In all climates: This "always open, always closed" principle of a revolving door creates a consistent barrier, preventing drafts, dust, and noise from entering the building, regardless of the external temperature, weather or traffic. 

Fisher says many architects, builders and building managers appreciate the cost savings and smaller carbon footprints resulting from the use of revolving doors, and are seeing the security benefits too in a changing world where the ability to quickly isolate vulnerable areas is a major benefit.

“These factors and whole-of-life value have increased the attractions of revolving doors in recent years, as have decreasing door installation and replacement payback times.” Boon Edam’s Revolving Door Energy Sustainability Tool (REST) can provide data that quantifies the benefits of revolving doors compared to sliding doors when considering energy savings and prevention of draught.

The Coherent Market Insights report identifies better prevention of unauthorised access and integration of advanced technologies to achieve security as key opportunities resulting from the adoption of revolving doors. Drivers of growth include renovation of commercial buildings and achievement of higher occupational safety standards. Fisher says achievement of occupational safety standards applies to a wide spectrum of facilities occupied by front-line workers who can be protected better against abuse and violence through the swift isolation of offenders from the targets of their abuse.