Tall Buildings and Elevators: New sustainable Design

摘要

Efficient vertical mobility is a critical component of the development and construction of tall buildings. This chapter investigates recent advances in elevator technology and examines their impact on the development of tall buildings. It maps out, organizes, and collates complex and scattered information on multiple aspects of elevator design, and presents them in an accessible and non-technical discourse. Importantly, the chapter contextualizes recent technological innovations by examining their implementations in recent major projects including the One World Trade Center in New York, Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Jeddah Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the green retrofit project of the Empire State Building in New York. Furthermore, the chapter discusses future vertical transportation models including a vertical subway concept, a space lift, and electromagnetic levitation technology. Finally, it proposes useful areas for future research on the topic, including Robotics technology, 3D printing, and the COVID-19 pandemic.