Wind load becomes an important elevator shaft design factor when the shaft is outdoors, self-supporting, externally attached to an existing building, or used as part of a panoramic installation. Unlike elevators inside a protected building core, external shafts can be…
Introduction Adding an elevator to an existing building requires more than installing new equipment. The shaft must fit a completed structure with fixed floor layouts, limited pit and overhead space, existing load paths, and, in many cases, occupants who remain…
Introduction Adding an elevator to an existing building can be constrained by the absence of reserved shaft space, limited structural capacity, or the amount of modification the existing building can tolerate. A self supporting elevator shaft addresses these constraints through…
Introduction A home elevator shaft must accommodate more than the cabin. Its dimensions and construction need to provide space for guide rails, drive components, safety devices, door systems, operating clearances, and maintenance access. Residential projects can be particularly constrained by…
