If the current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, by 2050, we will need two more planets like the Earth to sustain our ways of living and consumption, reads the UN’s website. We will reach the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations by […]
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Jun
Jun
Vertical transport places huge demand and mechanical stress on elevator technologies in the world’s tallest buildings. Consider a skyscraper that is used by thousands of people with each person using an elevator, on average, 6 times a day. If there are 8 elevators installed in a high-rise building, the traffic would easily reach 48,000 rides […]
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May
May
The slow movement of the elevator door is a common issue. Most of the time, owners take it for granted which is wrong. Malfunctioned elevator doors account for several injuries and deaths. Premier Elevator, one of the leading elevator cab companies in the USA, talks about what to do when elevator doors take too long […]
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May
May
Electric energy changes into mechanical energy and your elevator cabs move up or down based on your command. With no power, your elevator equipment is of no use. From extreme weather conditions to technical grid and distribution problems – many factors attribute to a sudden power failure. Premier Elevator Cabs explains what happens when your […]
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May
May
Determining the optimum life span of typical elevators requires that you factor in elevator usage, daily traffic, average loads carried per month, and the life cycle of the elevator interior design materials that you employ. Most elevator websites will tell you that a typical elevator installation will give you between 20 to 25 years of […]
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May
May
Elevator cab sizes chiefly depend upon the space you have available (and not the size of your floors), the number of people expected to be using it everyday, and the maximum weight that would need to be vertically transported. And these concerns must also factor in the need for expansion in the future, not just […]
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Apr
Apr
Elevator replacement is a dreaded topic for everyone. However, if not done in time, the hazards are even more dreadful. If you take good care of the elevators and maintain them properly, the replacement may delay but after a certain time, it’s undeniable. If your elevator cab is weary and looking a bit outdated, maybe […]
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Apr
Apr
While it is easy to believe that the only function of elevator design is to take people up or down buildings, if you really want to maximize elevator user experience, care should be taken to ensure feature visibility and recognizability. Visibility and recognizability are the two most important heuristics in the Jakob Nielsen User Experience […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’re tired of arguing with elevator technicians who send you away for parts you most likely haven’t chosen the most reliable elevator service company for your building. Most top elevator companies have limited resources, design expertise, and workmen. But a good elevator service is one that doesn’t cut back on its promises. From design […]
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Apr
Apr
Keeping elevator cab interiors clean and hygienic in the midst of a renewed coronavirus pandemic scare is not just about cleaning surfaces but also employing the right materials while designing elevator interiors. While cleaning panels, elevator ceiling, handrails, and doors from top to bottom is important, wouldn’t it be great to have a surface that […]