Green Issues
Exploring Sustainable Service Solutions for Elevators
This article discusses sustainable solutions that increase energy efficiency and extend the lifecycle of elevators. With a continually increasing emphasis on green building practices globally, many building owners, facility managers,...
Orona’s Environmental Focus
The research and innovation center expounds upon its goal of achieving a sustainable urban future through environmentally efficient vertical-transportation systems. Submitted by Orona Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Hernani,...
Wind Turbine Tower Elevators, Part I
Confusion over wind turbine tower conveyance code jurisdiction is explored in this first article in a series on the topic. The elevators currently installed in wind turbine towers do not...
The Duke of York Steps Lift
This solar-/water-powered elevator is a step toward reducing the use of electric power. by Ish Buckingham The lift industry is currently devoting a great deal of time and, dare I...
Does It Make Sense to Go Green? A Small Business Dilemma
Should small businesses go green and, if so, is it worth it? by Allison C. Weber To go or not to go green – that is the question that many...
Energy and Ecology in the Focus of the Wittur Group
Energy consumption and ecological issues are high on the agenda. by Markus Hößle Ecological/Energy Issues Out of the world’s present population of 6.5 billion, 3.5 billion (about 50%) live in...
Going Green inside Your Elevator Cabs – Every Little Bit Counts!
Your elevator cab interior, no matter the size, can make a difference in your ecological footprint. You may feel that your elevator cab interior is too small to make a...
The Studies in Europe and the Energy Efficiency Guideline VDI 4707
Following research into elevator energy consumption, a voluntary guideline that defines elevator energy measurement procedures has been developed. Urs LindeggerSchindler Aufzüge AG, Switzerland ABSTRACT The trend towards sustainability and energy...
Escalators that are Friendly to Humans and the Environment
In pursuit of increased margin of safety and environmental protection, a new escalator has been developed. Yoichi Ise, Mitsuru Sakaue and Toshiyuki Fukuda MITO Design & Production Division, Urban Planning...
Elevadores Atlas – Schindler’s Green Industrial Unit
It has been worthwhile to revisit Atlas Schindler’s premises in Londrina, Brazil, after several years (ELEVATOR WORLD, April 2005). Even though the building is basically the same, the manufacturing processes...
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