Sustainability, accessibility and energy efficiency aspects of conveying systems
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Krstanoski M., Lazarevska A. M., Mladenovska.D., Jakimovska, K.
Abstract
Vertical transportation planning is having a critical role
in urban and building design. It has become a source of integrated and
synergetic task of professionals involved in the design, from the project
conception until building turnover, operation and maintenance of the buildings.
Planning, design and construction of the conveying systems in contemporary
architecture include researching human factors, geography
and social aspects, accessibility per the applicable codes, foreseeing the
future use and vertical communication in the building, roles and functions
of the tenants in the building, focused on all challenges by addressing
tenants needs in a most suitable manner. In high rises, the design team
must understand all demands arising from building type, occupancy type,
optimal selection of the elevator’s smart and sustainable technology,
equipment type and placement, importance of the traffic study as the project
delivery evolves in phases, energy demand, energy efficiency and
measuring. As more tall buildings are designed mixed-use as oppose to
single-use as it was in the past, all these aspects become fundamental in
urban planning. Delivering a decision that enables reliable, sustainable
and energy efficient vertical transportation on one side, researching and
designing to meet the human complex cultural specifics and requirements,
on the other hand, is a multifold problem facing challenges. It relates
to subjective and objective components encompassed in numerous
research fields to be included in the design considerations: architecture,
engineering, ergonomics, manufacturing and technical aspects, economical
aspects, sustainability, energy management and life safety. This paper
proposes a conceptual hierarchical schematic categorizing and classifying
the identified aspects, attributes and criteria assistive and relevant
throughout the process of delivering a sound decision when choosing an
optimal vertical transport for a specific building type. It also shows the importance of accessibility for all, by example of the requirements for systems
in jurisdictions governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), and local building codes, which vary by the occupancy, location
and building height. The proposed schematic conforms to the contemporary
standards for energy efficiency according to VDI 4701, and design in
the related field. At the same time conforms to the sustainability scheme,
such as building sustainability certification per the most popular LEED or
BREEAM focusing on the specific requirements of the vertical transport
as related to the building, occupancy, Architect’s design and final users’
needs and prerequisites.
in urban and building design. It has become a source of integrated and
synergetic task of professionals involved in the design, from the project
conception until building turnover, operation and maintenance of the buildings.
Planning, design and construction of the conveying systems in contemporary
architecture include researching human factors, geography
and social aspects, accessibility per the applicable codes, foreseeing the
future use and vertical communication in the building, roles and functions
of the tenants in the building, focused on all challenges by addressing
tenants needs in a most suitable manner. In high rises, the design team
must understand all demands arising from building type, occupancy type,
optimal selection of the elevator’s smart and sustainable technology,
equipment type and placement, importance of the traffic study as the project
delivery evolves in phases, energy demand, energy efficiency and
measuring. As more tall buildings are designed mixed-use as oppose to
single-use as it was in the past, all these aspects become fundamental in
urban planning. Delivering a decision that enables reliable, sustainable
and energy efficient vertical transportation on one side, researching and
designing to meet the human complex cultural specifics and requirements,
on the other hand, is a multifold problem facing challenges. It relates
to subjective and objective components encompassed in numerous
research fields to be included in the design considerations: architecture,
engineering, ergonomics, manufacturing and technical aspects, economical
aspects, sustainability, energy management and life safety. This paper
proposes a conceptual hierarchical schematic categorizing and classifying
the identified aspects, attributes and criteria assistive and relevant
throughout the process of delivering a sound decision when choosing an
optimal vertical transport for a specific building type. It also shows the importance of accessibility for all, by example of the requirements for systems
in jurisdictions governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), and local building codes, which vary by the occupancy, location
and building height. The proposed schematic conforms to the contemporary
standards for energy efficiency according to VDI 4701, and design in
the related field. At the same time conforms to the sustainability scheme,
such as building sustainability certification per the most popular LEED or
BREEAM focusing on the specific requirements of the vertical transport
as related to the building, occupancy, Architect’s design and final users’
needs and prerequisites.
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