Elevators are more than just functional machines, they’re a critical part of a building’s design, impacting safety, aesthetics, accessibility, and user experience. Whether you’re planning a new commercial high-rise, upgrading an existing system, or adding an elevator to a residential property, understanding the design journey can help you make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises…. Read more »
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Elevator Design: Form vs. Function
There’s no doubt as to the functional advantages to the modern elevator. After all, it has shaped how we live and do business today, spurring the proliferation of high rises throughout the 20th century. However, elevators blend both form and function to create an aesthetically pleasing internal design coupled with workable features that combine for… Read more »
How the Invention of Elevators Transformed the Design of Commercial Buildings
Elevators have a long and varied history, starting off with the most primitive of designs occurring back in 236 BC when Greek mathematician Archimedes invented the very first one. Later, King Louis XV of France installed a one-story elevator in his palace that he called a “flying chair” – and he operated it just by… Read more »
Choosing the Perfect Residential Elevator: Style, Safety, and Space Considerations
Installing a residential elevator is a fantastic way to enhance your home’s accessibility, convenience, and value. Whether you’re planning for aging in place, adding luxury, or simply making multi-level living easier, selecting the right elevator requires thoughtful consideration. From style and safety to space constraints, here’s a guide to help you pick the perfect residential… Read more »
Is a Home Elevator Right for You? Key Considerations for Homeowners
Adding a home elevator is no longer just for luxury estates or sprawling mansions. Today, residential elevators are more accessible, customizable, and practical than ever—offering homeowners of all ages and lifestyles real benefits in terms of mobility, convenience, and property value. At Mowrey Elevator, we specialize in helping homeowners determine whether a home elevator is… Read more »
The Steps to the Elevator Installation Process
Installing an elevator is no easy task, especially if it’s going in a commercial building. Residential elevators are somewhat simpler, but both jobs require proper planning, compliance, high-quality products, and more. Here’s a quick guide to the elevator installation process. Determine Building Structure and Support The first decision when designing a building is where to… Read more »
Safety Features for Elevator Design
Elevators offer an unparalleled amount of convenience and comfortable travel between floors for passengers, whether in a hotel, apartment building or office complex. However, at the top of the list of things to consider when designing an elevator should be safety. From safety brakes and door sensors to emergency lighting and pit buffers, there are… Read more »
Elevator Design: Considerations
Selecting the right design for your elevator will certainly improve its aesthetics, but more importantly it will improve the accessibility, functionality, convenience and safety of your building. The goal should be for your elevator entrance to look attractive to clients and tenants while at the same time improving the public’s security. In addition to the… Read more »
Elevator Design Options: Form vs. Function
In elevator design, you really can’t have form without the function, and vice versa. Both are equally important. Modern elevators have many functional advantages, and these advantages are what have shaped how we live as a society. Take a look at the high rises in cities, something that became commonplace in the 20th century. There… Read more »
3 Main Components to Consider in Elevator Design
The right elevator cab design will add great value to your building, affecting passenger convenience, comfort and safety. Here are some of the most effective and important cab design considerations to think about. 1. Customized Entrance When designing the entrance to your elevators, make sure the immediate area looks welcoming. A big part of that… Read more »