The Elevator? Increasingly “Smart”
It is undoubtedly one of the words that have most marked our times: the concept of “smart” has inevitably characterized the last decade, and thus, the entire productive world – including the elevator sector – could not stand by and watch this technological trend that emphasizes the immediate usability of digital and hi-tech content. Specifically, […]
In China, there is a green building that aims for the goal of zero emissions.
The international challenge to take eco-friendly engineering and architecture to another level has begun, a goal that the whole world is watching closely. The first building to take on this seemingly impossible green challenge of zero carbon emissions is Chinese.Located in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District, the Z6 tower, designed by Foster + […]
Elevators and the color pink
The world of interior design has long set its eyes on the color pink, a trend, a fashion, a marketing inspiration but above all a shade that embodies many meanings and also, a real story. For a long time, in fact, pink was considered a color with purely masculine characteristics: a sort of synthesis between […]
History of cars and “vertical hotels”
The spread of the car was certainly the driving force for the industrial development of the whole western world. Even the urban growth of the early 1900s took into account, in Europe as well as in the United States, this means of transport that changed the DNA of our cities. In particular in the USA, […]
Elevators and design
The elevator is certainly a design detail that must necessarily be perfectly integrated with the surrounding environment; if before this element was an aseptic and impersonal place almost always designed after the finishes of the building, today it is a must that every architect must take into consideration. From the definition of materials and colors, […]
Middle Ages: the treadwheel crane, the ancestor of elevator
The history of elevators has always been intertwined with the evolution of technology at the service of Humanity. During the Middle Ages, especially in Europe, the winch system was used inside castles and mountain monasteries that were particularly impervious, to lift people and goods. The problem of defying gravity was often solved with more or […]
Cinema: elevators, the favorite set in horror films
Recently, the renowned industry magazine “Elevator World” published an intriguing investigation that connects elevators to cinema, particularly within the horror genre. Over the years, many international filmmakers have utilized this unique setting to create epic and highly recognizable scenes. For instance, consider the genre masterpiece “Profondo Rosso”, directed by Dario Argento, which deliberately featured an […]
Disability: what does Italian Law 104 provide for the installation of an elevator in a condominium?
Categories that present vulnerabilities must be protected in any context, primarily from a regulatory perspective. For many years now, especially in Italy, the world of elevators has been striving to fill legislative gaps and legislate in favor of people with disabilities, particularly within condominiums. Indeed, within apartment buildings, elevators are essential to allow those with […]
How to protect dogs, even in the elevator
Animals, especially dogs, are considered loyal life companions for many people. Therefore, it is essential to adopt a careful and precise behavior to preserve their safety, even when it comes to elevators. Dogs often instinctively fear vertical transportation methods, which can indeed be extremely dangerous for them. A recent incident captured by a security camera […]
The man who is taking a census of American elevators
Often the initiatives of individuals are destined to become historic and truly pioneering even in the elevator world. In particular, in the sector, the news published by The Press Democrat, an American newspaper that reports the curious story of Logan Ober, has become quite viral. This gentleman, by virtue of his innate passion for elevators, […]
