Sustainability
Accelerating Decarbonization
Technological and sustainable solutions can make headway for greener buildings and architectural innovations as the world looks more to this topic. “Shrinkflation” has become a common term of woe, ringing...
Smart City Expo Doha to Focus on Data, Connectivity and Sustainability
Under the motto “A World of Data: Connecting People, Elevating Lives,” the third iteration of Smart City Expo (SCE) Doha 2023 on November 29-30 at the International Horticulture Exhibition of...
The Sustainability of Lift Modernisation
Sustainable solutions offered. submitted by ZIEHL-ABEGG Buzzwords such as CO2 emissions, energy efficiency and sustainability are coming through to us with more and more urgency every year, both in our...
Lifting the Planet
Apex Lifts discusses its process in achieving sustainability certification. Apex Lifts announced in March it has achieved the Planet Mark Business Certification, furthering the company’s commitment to reduce its impact...
Challenges Facing Office Landlords in the Path to Net Zero
Half of U.K. office landlords believe the office market is falling behind on environmental policies and half call for help. submitted by City Road Communications New research exploring the state...
Elevators and the Environment
by Fernando Guillemi and Alea Guillemi This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract The concern about environmental degradation is growing by...
Reducing Energy Consumption by an Optimization Algorithm in Elevator Group Control
by Anton Glad, Juho Kokkala, Mirko Ruokokoski, Janne Sorsa and Toni Tukia This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract An elevator...
Using Circular Economy Business Models and Life Cycle Assessment to Improve the Sustainability of Elevators
Research explores the potential of drive refurbishment to improve elevator sustainability. by Marco Tomatis, Christian Kukura, Siniša Djurović, Judith Apsley, David Griffin, Jordan Griffin, Rob Corner and Laurence Stamford Abstract...
Powering Up
The race to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in buildings is on, and the elevator industry is ready to lead the way. by Philip W. Grone Sustainability in...
Elevating the Bar
In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses sustainability in the elevator industry. by Viswesh Vancheeshwar Elevators are used millions of times each day by passengers globally, and are fast increasing...
