While not a new idea by any means – the first “space elevator” was proposed by a Russian scientist back in 1895 – space elevators remain a mere thought in the imagination of most scientists. A ...

From the Chrysler Building to the Takashimaya Department Store, some of our favorite elevators around the world offer great ...

The view from the top is wonderful, but getting there can be a real pain. For people who live or work in tall buildings, it's no fun when the elevator The view from the top is wonderful, but getting ...

The Cibes “Dream” lift has a modern aesthetic. The technology behind home elevators has evolved since the traditional, somewhat clunky, closet elevator of yesteryear. These days, elevators can run on ...

The demands on commercial building owners and developers are daunting: Make a smart investment. Build a more efficient building. Meet tenant expectations. Prioritize profitability. These demands make ...

Elevator design hasn't progressed very much during the past 160 years, and still comprises cabins which move vertically in a shaft supported by cables. This is inefficient and limiting, taking up a ...

When developer Gil Dezer wants to go to his new condo at the Porsche Design Tower, which his family firm built in Sunny Isles Beach, he drives his Porsche (of course) through the garage and into the ...