Focus Topics
Drilling Aspects of Hydraulic Elevator Modernizations
by Mark E. Ortman Hydraulic elevator modernizations can be very challenging for both elevator contractors and drilling contractors alike. Many times, the challenge starts with simply moving the job materials...
Elevator Modernization at MCE
by Clint Spencer and Emery Thran “Elevator Modernization” is something most of us relate to and agree about its general meaning. But this simple term doesn’t begin to recognize the...
LEED-ing to Green
Keen speaks with Cara Furgiule, a LEED accredited architect, about the LEED program and its impact on the elevator industry. by Gary Keen Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED)...
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...
