One WTC publication joins bestselling, impressive Skyscrapers. One World Trade Center Another high-rise book by New York Times bestselling author Judith Dupré has been released, this time on One World Trade Center (WTC). The new offering is One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building. The large 9-1/4- X 13-1/8-in. format and 286 pages detail…
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More on the first American depiction of a passenger elevator installation from cellar to penthouse. This is the conclusion of a two-part article (which began in ELEVATOR WORLD, January 2017) that examines the first U.S. publication of a set of drawings that depict a passenger-elevator installation from basement to penthouse. The drawings first appeared in…
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The technical contributions of an industry legend are chronicled. In no small measure will Frederick “Fred” Hymans’ influence and impact on the elevator industry relating to the mathematical theory of rope traction be chronicled. The first part of this two-part series will trace his technical contributions to the subject of rope traction, and the second…
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A variety of design solutions are examined. This paper was presented at Madrid 2016, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 21, edited by A. Lustig. It is a reprint with permission from the International Association of Elevator Engineers (website: www.elevcon.com). Specific design for seismic conditions…
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A small German business has grown into a go-to provider of crucial components for elevator construction and maintenance worldwide. Anchor rails, scaffold tubes, ceiling hooks and work platforms: if it’s needed in an elevator hoistway during construction or maintenance, chances are Stingl can provide it. Its products have been ordered by customers in major cities…
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How to differentiate between lifts and elevators in North America and choose between a traditional or LU/LA elevator, stairlift, IPL or VPL As the population of North America ages, accessibility has become a common topic in the design of buildings — both private residences and public/commercial spaces. A key element of accessibility typically revolves around…
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A Walmart shopping center in Vancouver is the latest project in which Anlev joined with independent partners to deliver a modern, efficient and safe escalator system. Choosing the ideal partners for its projects is the primary challenge for escalator manufacturer Anlev, a Hong Kong company that succeeded in forging a solid relationship with retail giant…
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Photos courtesy of Easy Living Home Elevators A new beach house, part of one of the continent’s most photographed properties, showcases a bespoke DomusLift by Easy Living Home Elevators. “Do not call it home. The Pole House is an experience,” observes a commenter on a travel website. Many people travel to Australia to spend the…
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Schindler provides vertical transportation to an iconic structure. Last year, ELEVATOR WORLD featured a story on the construction of 3 World Trade Center (3 WTC) (EW, July 2016). Since then, your author toured the building with Schindler to see firsthand the progress being made. Completion remains in sight for early 2018 as numerous companies work…
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Buildings from around the world are awarded, and a connection to the World Series is explained. The 15th Annual Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Best Tall Building Symposium occurred on November 3, 2016, on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. The event consisted of three sessions (each of…
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