Top Trends Shaping Commercial Building Entrances in 2026

The Seven Trends that Will Improve Commercial Building Entrances in 2026

As commercial buildings continue to evolve, your building entrance is now at the forefront of design and renovation trends. We have worked with countless clients to design their new commercial building entrances and are the company with our finger on the pulse of what is trending here in Edmonton, AB, and across the country. With that in mind, here are some of the top trends that are shaping commercial building entrances in 2026. 

Smart and Touchless Technology Connected to your Door System 

Today’s commercial doors are no longer just swinging doors with brass handles. Instead, we are seeing a significant uptick in interest in touchless sensors and other tech-forward door-entry solutions. For those looking for a secure entrance, connecting a mobile app to access your building via RFID or remote entry is one of the best solutions on the market. If you are looking for an even more secure option, facial recognition using a camera or biometric scanners will add an extra layer of security for any entrance door. When paired with an automated door operator, this tech makes your entry doors more efficient, safe and secure. 

Integrated Security with your Automated Door System

One of the other trends we are seeing is the inclusion of integrated security systems into existing commercial building entrances. This goes beyond smart entry methods to include cameras and other sensors integrated into the building’s management system. Whether you are integrating an AI-powered recognition system or simply passively tracking movement within your secured areas, integrated security is a trend we expect to become the norm for most commercial companies in Edmonton and area.

Flexible and Spacious Entryways 

Gone are the days of the dark corridors and boring entrances. Instead, the trend we are seeing emerge from the pandemic is a move away from the small entry foyer and toward embracing your entrance as part of your overall design motif. For our commercial clients, the most popular option is to use your entrance as a transition area. Whether you are looking for an open lobby, coworking space, or even a nice space where clients and colleagues can gather and foster a community, flexible and spacious entryways are a trend we love in 2026. 

Energy Efficient and Sustainable Automatic Door Operator Systems

Whether you are looking for a low-energy automatic door system or another style, sustainability and energy efficiency are requirements for most commercial buildings. Not only do these doors need to be energy-efficient, but they also need to have highly efficient insulation and tight-sealing frames to keep that Prairie wind at bay. For many of our clients, the move to energy-efficient automated door models supports their certification goals, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for their building. We are happy to support these goals, and our energy-efficient door systems are a popular option and a trend we expect to continue well past 2026. 

Hurricane-Rated and Climate-Resilient Door Systems 

As climate change and extreme weather continue to be growing concerns, one major trend we are seeing is a renewed focus on durability and code compliance for commercial entrance door systems. Here in Edmonton, we are not immune to extreme weather, from blizzards and tornadoes to flooding. Having a door system built with high-performance materials, reinforced assemblies, and durable hardware will help your building weather the storm. Our automated door systems are specifically built to deal with the harsh prairie climate and are durable and reliable for year-round access.

Wellness and Biophilic Designs 

Another trend we are seeing take off in 2026 is the focus on the actual look of your entranceway and embracing nature. For so many high-end commercial buildings, entranceways have become places where designers can integrate nature. Whether you are looking to go simple and use wood or stone as an internal building material or want to go the extra step and create indoor gardens or living green walls, it is time to embrace nature. 

Incorporating Natural Light

To match this natural backdrop, many commercial buildings are also opting to incorporate natural lighting where possible to maximize daylight penetration, boost people’s moods, and improve energy efficiency. No matter what you have in mind for your door system, security, or features, a design that increases natural light in your entranceway might be a trend worth considering if you are building a new commercial entranceway in Edmonton, AB. 

Whether you are looking for ideas or want to work with an established commercial entrance company to design and build your new entrance, it is about time you chatted with Accesio. With everything from touchless sensors to automated doors and even security integration, when you work with our door experts, your new building entrance will be sleek, safe and most of all, secure.