Networks & connectivity

The invisible infrastructure of a connected building.

IP networks, Wi-Fi, cabling and equipment racks form the foundation for connected systems. NSB designs them to be reliable, structured and adaptable.

Infrastructure designed as an architecture
The digital foundation

Everything connected depends on what you cannot see.

Performance starts with infrastructure.
An intelligent installation cannot last without a stable network, planned coverage, organised cabling and an architecture suited to building use.

Infrastructure

Design the network as a system.

The network is not an afterthought. It is designed alongside the equipment, uses, architectural constraints and foreseeable development of the project.

Wired IP network

Structured Ethernet infrastructure for fixed equipment, building services, interfaces and uses that require stability and performance.

Wi-Fi

Equipment placement planned around spaces, materials, uses and coverage areas to provide consistent connectivity throughout the building.

Racks & patching

Clear organisation of active equipment, patch panels and connections to simplify operation, maintenance and future development.

Segmentation

Logically separate uses and equipment groups where the project architecture requires it, keeping the infrastructure understandable.

Connected equipment

Plan network requirements for Smart Building systems, monitoring, security, audiovisual and other integrated equipment.

Maintenance & development

Document and structure the installation so that future changes do not turn the network into a patchwork of solutions.

Our principles

Stable. Structured. Clear. Adaptable.

Good infrastructure goes unnoticed day to day. It enables systems to work as intended and remains understandable when maintenance or building changes are needed.

Stable

Prioritise a coherent architecture and suitable connections for functions that require reliability.

Structured

Organise cabling, patching and equipment to avoid improvised installations.

Clear

Identify and document essential components to simplify operation and maintenance.

Adaptable

Plan for extensions and new uses to limit major rework in the future.

Network architecture

From the network core to everyday use.

The network carries communications between building devices. Its design needs a clear logic from the equipment rack to terminals and integrated systems.

INFRASTRUCTURE Rack
patching
connections
DISTRIBUTION IP network
segmentation
Wi-Fi
USES Smart Building
security
interfaces
Wi-Fi

Coverage is designed.

A well-positioned access point is better than a succession of devices added later. Placement should be planned around the layout, materials and expected uses.

Placement

Integrate connectivity into the architecture.

Planning locations at the design stage reduces aesthetic and technical compromises, organises the necessary power supplies and connections, and keeps the installation discreet.

Infrastructure example

Connected residence

A single, structured infrastructure can support the home’s digital needs, building services and connected equipment while remaining easy to maintain.

Ethernet Wi-Fi Rack Patching Segmentation Smart Building

The network is not an optional extra.
It is part of the overall technical architecture and deserves the same attention as the building’s other systems.

Design & support

The right time to plan the network is before the finishes.

Plan reviews, equipment locations, distribution, system requirements, Wi-Fi coverage, spare capacity and adaptability: NSB can incorporate network planning from the earliest project stages.

For homeowners

Prepare tidy, durable infrastructure for a new build or refurbishment without relying on improvised additions.

Architects & professionals

Plan plant rooms, routes, equipment and connection points in keeping with the architectural design.