Results for Elevator Engineers

Elevator technology has remained an "up-and-down" technology for decades and done very well in getting us to the top floors of our high-rises. But a German firm has given the elevator a much-needed makeover and a new lease on life.

How do you design a new type of elevator without installing it in an existing building? It’s a chicken/egg question that engineers have long struggled with—even using abandoned mine shafts to test new technology.

The very best elevators do not hide away in a shaft. Here are 25 of the best elevators and unexpected elevator designs that will make you rethink your vertical commute.

A long-held dream of science fiction could be constructed today, if we don't put the ground floor on the ground.

The burden of acknowledging strangers sharing your air space

Long a sci-fi concept, another Japanese team looks to make it real.

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Adding a platform that raises people and things from one level to another in a home is more than a desirable amenity for buyers. For many, it’s a necessity.

Share Home elevators are an improvement to your property, making your life easier and also adding value to your property. But as with all large equipment, you must take several precautions. Here are the most important safety tips to follow and avoid accidents or injuries. The Installation Process Is Essential The most important tip when …

Two of the tales in my new book, Twisted, make use of an elevator, which is more than a transportation device. It is a symbol of the descen...