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The vertical quest of real estate developers has given shape to some of the most iconic constructions in the world. But the aspiration to build tall towers such as Burj Khalifa (Dubai), Freedom Tower (New York) or Taipei 101 (Taiwan) would have never been possible without the innovations in elevator technology. While, for many, building high-rises could be a matter of symbol and pride, space-constrained cities have no option but to grow vertically. This offers huge opportunities as well as challenges for elevator manufacturers to work on developing innovative solutions, which not only reduce travel time but are also environmentally-friendly.  In case of tall buildings, it’s important to plan the smooth flow of people, right from the design stage. That’s why it’s critical for elevator manufacturers to work with the architects, developers and designers, to evaluate not just the building but also the surroundings and connections to the city.“It is important to consider, for exampl...

"MiFT200"-a next-generation construction method for high-rise housing MiFT200 is a new construction methodology that has made it possible to build collective housing rising to 200-meters or higher, the highest collective housing in Japan. Because collective housing constructed with this approach has an SI (Skeleton Infill) structure, a high level of structural durability and earthquake resistance can be realized. Features of high-rise housing built with MiFT200 are an astylar living space (a large space without columns), free planning, flexible renovation, and so forth. "CWIWC (Controllable Wide Wall Column) method"-a high-rise tabular housing construction methodology The CWIWC construction method was originally developed by us. By using this approach, high-rise tabular collective housing with 20 or more floors can be constructed. The collective housing built using this technique is highly aseismic as the structure incorporates a quake-resistant wall tr...