The elevator industry is making bold and strong footholds in technological advancements and customer usability. Skyscrapers, commercial spaces, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings are useless without elevators, but today the meaning of elevators & escalators has changed to reach a new high.
THE SPECIFICS
Elevators & escalators have been an integral part of public spaces throughout the world. Their technology and design are always evolving and, with the outburst of industrial manufacturing, it has become an easy facility for everyone. The design of elevators has evolved from steam driven to traction, hydraulic, vacuum and a few other types. Due to this evolution, elevators have expanded in scope from public spaces to private spaces like multistorey residences, from big machine rooms to machine roomless elevators. Use and type vary; i.e. a double storey building can have a pneumatic elevator for its compact and efficient design.
“For a commercial complex where many elevators are in use, the concept of smart elevators has kicked in. Smart elevators are a set of elevators where it helps in crowd management and helps sorting population during rush hours. These smart elevators also cater to the energy savings and condition the energy wastage for various functions when not in use. The intelligent system also takes care of crowd movement in such a way that they can understand the number of users to floor ratio and categorise elevators for dedicated floors,” says Arun Chaubey, architect and interior designer, Uniworks Design.
This story is from the September 2020 edition of Architect and Interiors India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 2020 edition of Architect and Interiors India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Kitchens Made User-Friendly
As one of the spaces that sees the most action in a home, kitchens need to strike the right balance between practicality and aesthetics. Some of the new trends in kitchen design are ensuring this crucial aspect is taken care of.
Domotex Hannover 2024
The Domotex Hannover 2024 floored visitors with its innovation and invited Architect and Interiors India as a guest speaker on sustainability.
Unveiling the Textile Trends of Tomorrow
Heimtextil 2024 was a collage of ideas and innovations in the textile and home furnishing industry.
Get Floored
New-age flooring solutions are making their mark as they strike the balance between form and function.
Ornate Heaven
In the heart of Kalhar Blues and Greens, Ahmedabad, stands The Ornate House, a home that breaks the mould of contemporary straight-line design and stands out with its opulent approach.
The Floodproof House
A resilient oasis anchored in Kerala's flood-prone terrain, The Cantilever House is a fine example of architecture's capability for problem-solving.
An Artistic Odyssey
The Peak House in Hyderabad designed by Anusha Architects is a marvellous symphony of art and architecture.
Between Art and Architecture
Balancing architectural brilliance and artistic inspiration, the CY Corp Office in Mumbai seamlessly intertwines authenticity and aesthetics, crafting a narrative of raw, rustic, and refined design language
Exploring Architectural Visions
Architect Prasanna Parvatikar from Tirupur reveals his architectural journey, design philosophies, and innovative approaches that shape the unique character of his projects.
TRADITIONAL TAPESTRY, MODERN LUXURY
ITC Grand Bharat, located in Manesar, is the greatest marvel of sustainability, luxury, design and cultural magnificence.