Sustainability
We Are the Future
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...
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...
“Lifestyle Destination”
TKE elevators with regenerative drives are a key part of the Midtown Union mixed-use development in Atlanta. Selecting TK Elevator’s (TKE) energy-efficient elevators for its 26-story office tower in the...
Going Green in Singapore
Otis partners with EVCo to convert its service fleet to EVs. Submitted by Otis In Singapore, Otis has converted an initial group of vehicles within its Sigma and 9G subsidiaries...
Otis Asia Pacific Strategizes, Forms Bonds in Jakarta
The Otis Asia Pacific team spent a week in Jakarta, Indonesia, recently to hold its first 2023 strategic review, recognize top sales performers and give back to the local community,...
Alimak Group to Host Capital Markets Day in June
Global provider of sustainable vertical access and working-at-height solutions, Alimak Group invites investors, analysts, media and other key stakeholders to a Capital Markets Day on June 14. The hybrid event...
