Mastering the challenges of elevator design

Our first tip, whether you’re working on a small apartment block or a towering skyscraper, is to approach each elevator plan with fresh eyes.

An elevator project requires detailed engineering and planning. No matter the project size, it is up to you to ask the right questions and make suggestions.

Where do you get the information you need? From colleagues, online research, and past experience? Possibly, but what if you need more? Thankfully, there’s now a better option (more on that later).

Designing a new building is complex, and there can be many aspects that cause delays. If you don’t give commercial or residential elevators proper consideration, you could be adding to your list of woes. Spend more time getting the design right early on and save yourself valuable time later in the project.

Don’t forget, things are bound to change. And when building plans change, the existing elevator system may no longer fit the design.

Functional and durable. Sophisticated and elegant. The design possibilities don’t end with the elevator dimensions and exterior.

Schindler offers the flexibility to select the ideal interior to complement your building. For example, the owners of a luxury hotel want to move their passengers around in comfort and style. In a busy retail center, the primary concern is likely durability and size. And modern buildings need connected solutions to ensure smarter service.

Whatever look and features you choose should suit the building’s intended purpose.

Even if you’re an elevator design expert, Schindler can simplify your next elevator project.

Schindler Plan is a free online planning tool that makes it simple to configure and design vertical transportation equipment in minutes. It walks you through a step-by-step process of picking the elevator specifications and dimensions that will meet your needs, including:

• Seismic provisions
• Elevator service type
• Capacity
• Speed
• Elevator door type options
• Travel height/distance
• Finishes and fixtures
• and more!

Using the selections you make, Schindler Plan produces downloadable files containing your specific project requirements, including BIM and CAD, to help bring your project to life.