ABSTRACT
With state-of-the-art technological advancement, an ever-increasing demand for
commercial space in the central business districts and the desire of the building
owners to construct prominent tall buildings, skyscrapers are emerging in most of the
cosmopolitan cities providing an impressive skyline for the cities. Notwithstanding
that these skyscrapers are dominating our skyline, architects, designers, engineers
and contractors are facing unprecedented challenges in the construction of these
mega-structures.
It must be understood that the above challenges are posing sophisticated and intricate
considerations in the design, planning and construction of the vertical transportation
system. This paper will highlight how the designers of vertical transportation
system could overcome these difficulties to meet the needs and aspirations of our
next generation. Innovative design, pioneering lift systems and associated
ingenious installations and equipment will also be discussed in the paper.
Keywords: Environmental friendliness, Mega-structures, Safety, Sustainability,
Vertical transportation system.
