Accessibility
Opinions on Life in Buildings During Emergencies Goal
Accessibility and Availability in Buildings (Elevator-Supported Evacuation Systems) by Serdar Tavaslıoğlu As cultural development increases in urbanization, the necessary demands to improve people’s quality of life have also begun to...
Building Age-Friendly Cities
What if the key to a more connected, healthier and happier Europe lies not just in healthcare — but in lifts? by Enrique Miñarro Viseras We all hope for a...
A Call for Safety and Innovation
In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about growing and reforming the PRE market. by Les Katz The private residential elevator (PRE) market holds immense potential to enhance home accessibility,...
Designing Elevators for Universal Accessibility
A global perspective by Muharrem Bilge Çakırer Elevators are no longer just vertical carriers; they are essential infrastructure for equitable mobility. Modern accessibility is not a courtesy, but a codified...
HOMEB Accessibility
Berlin goes to school — with Schindler elevators. submitted by Schindlerphotos courtesy of Schindler It’s a well-known struggle for parents, teachers and students alike: Studying in overcrowded classrooms and outdated...
Modern Emergency Communication for Residential Elevators
Moving beyond the landline submitted by MAD Elevator In today’s smart homes, landline phones are becoming a rarity. For many homeowners building or upgrading their properties, including those adding residential...
NYC Code-Compliant DID Fixtures
MCE showcases new product. submitted by MCE Motion Control Engineering (MCE), part of Nidec Elevator, introduces its latest destination input device (DID) fixtures, compliant with 2022 NYC Building Code, Chapter...
Stannah Lifts
Andover, U.K.-headquartered home accessibility company celebrates long-standing legacy and new generations. As a member of the sixth generation of the Stannah family — which has been involved in the lift...
Through-Floor Home Lift
Savaria’s new Luma offers elegant personal mobility and safety. submitted by Savaria For customers who don’t want a stairlift, Savaria introduces the Luma through-floor home lift. Offering elegant personal mobility...
Enhancing Elevator Accessibility
LiftBoy and inclusive design solutions for Wiener Linien by Dirk Lauterwasser Abstract In a major step toward inclusive urban mobility, Wiener Linien, Vienna, Austria’s public transport provider, has launched a...
