April 2023 Issue

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Editor's Overview

We Are the Future

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | April 6, 2023

The future of the world we live in may well depend on how we build in the future. Let’s face it, we are not going back to low-rise buildings that take up more land.

Last Glance

Top Elevator Fans Visit TKE Test Tower

By Elevator World | April 6, 2023

After taking his first elevator ride as child, Andrew Reams was hooked. Reams has turned his elevator enthusiasm into a successful

Product Spotlight

Solving Problems

By Elevator World | April 6, 2023

The Atlas Interlock is an electromechanical door interlock for the residential elevator market. It was designed to facilitate

Consultants’ Perspective

California Proposed Elevator Code Changes

By Richard Blaska | April 6, 2023

Your author states that, if adopted, there will be far-reaching consequences.

Codes & Standards

VT Legislation Updates

By NAEC | April 6, 2023

NAEC reports on legislative in-session updates.

Events

EESF Annual General Meeting

By Lindsay Fletcher | April 6, 2023

Foundation focuses on future and overcoming challenges.

Project Spotlight

Sport Chek InTruss Escalator Replacement

By Schindler | April 6, 2023

Schindler Canada team finds success at flagship Vancouver store.

Market Trends

Seizing the Moment

By Shem Oirere | April 6, 2023

New market opportunities for VT firms as Egypt expands metro system

Industry Profile

Reflecting on 50 Years

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 6, 2023

Eastern Elevator’s Ron Westover semi-retires after a long career.

History

The History of Operatorless Elevators: Push Button Control 1886 -1895

By Dr. Lee Gray | April 6, 2023

Period established a critical baseline for all future work.

Continuing Education

Electrically Based Intelligent Escalator Braking Systems

By Kevin Seaborne, Lutfi Al-Sharif and David Austin | April 6, 2023

The braking system of an escalator is the most important safety device, as all other safety devices rely on it to bring the escalator.

Sustainability

Elevators and the Environment

By Fernando Guillemi and Alea Guillemi | April 6, 2023

We will analyze how the negative influence on the environment can be reduced in each of the processes that we carry out in our companies.

Sustainability

Reducing Energy Consumption by an Optimization Algorithm in Elevator Group Control

By Anton Glad, Juho Kokkala, Mirko Ruokokoski, Janne Sorsa and Toni Tukia | April 6, 2023

An elevator group controller (EGC) is responsible for allocating calls given by passengers to be served by elevators.

Sustainability

Using Circular Economy Business Models and Life Cycle Assessment to Improve the Sustainability of Elevators

By Marco Tomatis, Christian Kukura, Siniša Djurović, Judith Apsley, David Griffin, Jordan Griffin, Rob Corner and Laurence Stamford | April 6, 2023

Research explores the potential of drive refurbishment to improve elevator sustainability.

Sustainability

Powering Up

By Philip W. Grone | April 6, 2023

The race to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in buildings is on, and the elevator industry is ready to lead the way.

Sustainability

Elevating the Bar

By Viswesh Vancheeshwar | April 6, 2023

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses sustainability in the elevator industry.

Sustainability

“Lifestyle Destination”

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 6, 2023

TKE elevators with regenerative drives are a key part of the Midtown Union mixed-use development in Atlanta.

Sustainability

Going Green in Singapore

By Otis | April 6, 2023

Otis partners with EVCo to convert its service fleet to EVs.

On Camera

Sea & Sky

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 6, 2023

An up-close look at the elevator system serving the W Barcelona Hotel in Spain and other notable jobs by FAIN Ascensores

Project Spotlight

Point of Gravity

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 6, 2023

TKE escalators are a key part of the “unique, breathtaking” Galleria experience south of Seoul.

Environmental Issues

Environmental Impact of Lifts: the EPD

By Giuseppe Iotti | December 5, 2022

Your author takes an in-depth look at rules, processes, geographical variations and trends.

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We Are the Future

Top Elevator Fans Visit TKE Test Tower

Solving Problems

California Proposed Elevator Code Changes

VT Legislation Updates

EESF Annual General Meeting

Sport Chek InTruss Escalator Replacement

Seizing the Moment

Reflecting on 50 Years

The History of Operatorless Elevators: Push Button Control 1886 -1895

Electrically Based Intelligent Escalator Braking Systems

Elevators and the Environment

Reducing Energy Consumption by an Optimization Algorithm in Elevator Group Control

Using Circular Economy Business Models and Life Cycle Assessment to Improve the Sustainability of Elevators

Powering Up

Elevating the Bar

“Lifestyle Destination”

Going Green in Singapore

Sea & Sky

Point of Gravity

Environmental Impact of Lifts: the EPD

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