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Autodesk expands availability of Revit’s collaboration service

2 February, 2016/in Product, Technology & Softwares/by Editorial Staff

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Autodesk recently announced the expanded distribution of A360 Collaboration for Revit, a service that works with Revit software to connect project teams with centralized access to BIM project data in the cloud. Released and available in North America only since December 7, 2014. Collaboration for Revit will be available for commercial global use as of today.

Collaboration for Revit helps project teams conquer the barriers of corporate firewalls and physical location by enabling centralized access to Revit models. Team members in all disciplines from multiple firms or sites worldwide can access and work in models hosted in the cloud. This virtual colocation is an improvement over costly and inefficient workarounds for sharing models such as use of FTP sites, sharing software, or email, and adds up to significant benefits that are amplified for global building project teams.

A360 Collaboration for Revit revolutionizes project collaboration by connecting team members within the Revit models where they work.

Centralized access to project data contributes to more efficient and easily managed collaboration whether within a firm or for projects involving remote participants. “Collaboration for Revit provides us greater flexibility,” says Leo Gonzales, BIM Manager at Newman Architects. “If they’re on the road, at a job site, or just working from home, our users can access their Revit projects as if they’re sitting in one of our offices.”

A360 Collaboration for Revit opens doors to participate in joint ventures and multi-location projects. “Seamless information sharing between joint ventures and project partners is the future of doing business,” says Gonzales. “And Collaboration for Revit gives us that future… today.” The reduced need for in-person meetings or co-location of teams translates to lower travel expenses and better work-life balance for project team members.

Physical distribution of teams enabled by Collaboration for Revit can relieve the requirement for office space for all project team members. Finally, with location not a limiting factor, project leaders have more options for accessing people with the right skill set for a project, resulting in better allocation of team resources

With the Communicator for Revit chat tool that comes with Collaboration for Revit, project team members can communicate directly with each other in real-time, within the project models. A designer in any location can chat with other team members and attach files, images, or Revit screen captures. Using real-time chat within project models helps designers not only to stay in touch but also to know instantaneously who is working in the model and what they are doing.

Collaboration for Revit is tightly integrated with Autodesk A360, providing Revit design and engineering teams a centralized cloud-based workspace in which to work together more efficiently on projects and make more effective decisions. External team members and project contributors who do not use or have access to Revit software can view, search, and socially interact on models, discuss challenges and successes, and stay current with project activities. This is ideal for building owners or others who want to have visibility to the project status, but don’t need full access.

Timely feedback and input from an extended team speeds communication timelines and can help ensure project understanding and buy-in. A360 Collaboration for Revit revolutionizes project collaboration by connecting team members within the Revit models where they work.

Industrial-strength carpet made from recyclable items

24 June, 2015/in News/by Editor

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AN industrial-strength carpet made of used fishing nets and plastic bottles which is also recyclable is attracting attention from architects keen “green building” products.

The carpet, manufactured by ec.group in South Australia, uses recycled fish netting in the pile fibre and recycled plastic bottles for the backing and is 100 per cent recyclable.

The carpet has attracted international attention and was last month awarded a Good Design Award from Good Design Australia.

According to ec.group general manager Chris Timberlake, the company’s Wilderness carpet line provides superior noise acoustic properties, impact absorption, is ultra-hard wearing, thermal efficient and breathable.

The boutique manufacturer, which has been operating in South Australia for 50 years, joined with a Thailand-based partner and manufacturer to develop the product in response to increased demand for products that help buildings achieve “green’’ status.

“This carpet is 100 per cent recyclable at the end of its life which is extremely attractive to architects and designers who wish to achieve high “green ratings’’ for their buildings,’’ said Timberlake.

Chief Executive Officer of the Green Building Council of Australia, Romilly Madew, said since the Green Star rating system was launched in 2003 it has rewarded clever re-use of materials – both in base buildings and in fit-outs.

“Not only do the rating tools encourage re-use of structure and façade, and using less to achieve the same outcomes, but they encourage project teams to think about what they are using, where those materials come from, and to consider innovation in every aspect of what they do,’’ Madew said.

“As a result, Green Star has driven designers and architects to think more strategically about how they can reuse materials to reduce the amount of construction waste going to landfill. Many of the examples of reuse are more functional than artistic however, there are a number of Green Star projects which have made ‘upcycled’ materials a feature of their designs.’’

The ec.group are currently selling the Wilderness product in North America and the United Kingdom.

“It is still quite a new product at the moment,’’ Timberlake said. “But the momentum has clearly started following successful trade expos in Chicago, Melbourne and Sydney last year. We expect to be launching a marketing campaign across the United States by the end of 2015.

“We are currently selling above our initial forecast and we expect to double that figure within 12 months.’’

“In Australia the carpet has already been laid in schools in New South Wales, high-end hotels in Adelaide and entertainment venues in Melbourne. The take up has been quite rapid and is Australia wide.’’

Executive Director of the Property Council for Australia (SA), Daniel Gannon said increased use of eco-friendly, sustainable building materials provided a “win win’’ scenario within the building industry.

“From policy makers down to tenants of commercial buildings there are great advantages for using recycled and sustainable products in construction and redevelopment,’’ he said.

“Whether it is good corporate citizenry or creating genuine sustainability there is a much higher awareness of the benefits of eco-friendly products in the commercial sector than there was 20 years ago.

“Those in the market are looking for a higher level of sophistication in design which can also improve valuation.”

Delta Faucet Company Debuts New Ara™ Bath Collection in Singapore

30 May, 2014/in News/by Editor

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Delta Faucet Company, America’s faucet innovation leader, has unveiled the Delta^®Ara™ Bath Collection for the first time in Singapore. The award-winning, contemporary line of faucets, showers and bath accessories in the Ara™ Bath Collection are influenced by the angular silhouettes seen in modern residential homes. The new suite of cutting edge products boasts crisp rectangular shapes with slim profiles that will satisfy home and commercial building owners looking for sophisticated designs to complement their modern interiors.

Ara™14 Series Shower Trim

Ara™ Two Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet with Channel Spout

The Ara™ Bath Collection incorporates Delta Faucet Company’s renowned technologies. All showerheads in the collection feature the company’s innovative H₂Okinetic® technology that sculpts water into a unique wave pattern, creating the feeling of more water than a standard shower モバイルカジノ flowing at the same rate.
“As modern interior designs continue to be sought after in Singapore, we are extremely excited to introduce the Ara™ Bath Collection, which we believe will appeal to the local market with its sleek design and innovative water-saving technology.” said David Naber, General Manager of Delta Faucet Company, Asia Pacific. “We have been in the Asia Pacific region for over two decades and have observed home design trends evolving as consumers become more discerning. With an eye on these trends, we are now strengthening our presence in the region, in line with Delta Faucet Company’s global expansion plans.”

In Singapore, selected products from the Ara™ Bath Collection are available through Delta Faucet’s local dealers. The full collection will be available by Q4 2014.

Danfoss Turbocor and Haier saves 1,500 CO² emissions

21 April, 2014/in News/by Editor

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Danfoss Turbocor® and Haier build highly efficient air conditioning systems for KAI FU JIAN GUO Hotel at Zhengzhou International Airport – China and save 1,500 CO² emissions

Full View of Zhengzhou Kaifu Hotel

As for energy consumption in hotel operations, air-conditioning systems take a large proportion due to long operation times, i.e. running around the clock. Statistics show it accounts for 30-50% of the energy consumption of the hotel. For large hotels, air conditioning systems are more complex due to the huge volume of the buildings, the multi-functional areas as well as to the varying cooling load affected by the occupancy rate, seasonal variations, diurnal variations and other factors. How to meet load variations of a hotel while being energy efficient has become a major issue in the design of air conditioning systems for large hotels. Therefore, from the beginning of its construction, Zhengzhou KAI FU JIAN GUO Hotel was determined to seek a superior energy-saving solution for the air conditioning systems of the hotel.

Energy efficient and stable operation all year round

Across from Zhengzhou International Airport, Zhengzhou KAI FU JIAN GUO Hotel is just a road’s width away from the waiting hall of the airport, and is the only five-star hotel in the airport area. The hotel covers an area of 90,000 m2 with a landscape-style architecture, in which the main building has two floors and the annex building five floors. It has 172 guest rooms, large and small meeting rooms, Chinese and Western restaurants, private compartments, recreation centers and a 460m2 Grand Ballroom. The building structure of the hotel is lower than high-rise buildings but on a larger surface. Meanwhile, Zhengzhou”s climate is typical continental monsoon climate characterized by obvious seasonal and daily temperature difference. The air conditioning system operates from April to September each year in part-load and only in peak load for one month between July and August, during which the highest outdoor daytime temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Finally, the water-cooled chiller unit solution with magnet oil-free variable-speed centrifugal compressor jointly best online casino developed by the Central Air Conditioning Division of Haier Group with Danfoss Turbocor® Compressors stood out from many other solutions.

Meeting IPLV of 11.5

The hotel operates with two chillers that totalize 2110kW of cooling capacity globally. Each chiller is equipped with two Danfoss Turbocor® inverter centrifugal compressors TT400 with oil-free magnetic bearings. Danfoss Turbocor® compressors utilize integrated variable speed technology with drive control. When the condensing temperature and/or heat load changes, the cooling capacity can be adjusted to the actual need by the drive, which regulates the compressor motor speed impeller. This reduces energy consumption and improves stability of the unit so as to ensure the unit can run smoothly even in a load condition as low as 10%. The IPLV of the unit can reach 11.5 in part load conditions. In compressors, traditional oil-lubricated bearings are replaced by magnetic bearings. Traditional oil-lubricated bearing chillers may hinder heat transfer of heat exchangers and consume more energy because of the lubrication process. The ASHRAE research report shows that a chiller unit with every 3.5% oil increase will consume 8% more of electricity; magnetic bearings help chiller units achieve the goal of 100% oil-free operation, enabling higher energy efficiency during the unit functioning.

Designed for endurance

The unit is designed with two compressors and both can run independently. Before one of them reaches full-load capacity, the other one starts to operate based on the left load, adjusts to the required capacity and avoids the full-load operation of the first compressor. This unit design enhances the lifetime of the compressors and improves overall system safety.

CO² emissions reduced by 1,500 tons in 5 years

More than five years have passed since the unit was carried into operation by the hotel in June 2008, and the air conditioning system is running stably. “After one year, the monitoring data showed that compared to traditional screw chillers, the variable speed centrifugal chiller had saved us about 50% energy. We are very satisfied with its energy efficiency”, says Mr. Ma, Director of Operations of KAI FU JIAN GUO Hotel Zhengzhou. “The magnet variable speed central air conditioner also addresses the problem of constant and stable functioning of air conditioning in low-load operating conditions”, he adds. “The monitoring data also shows that the current system using Turbocor inverter oil-free centrifugal compressors help saving 300,000 kWh of electricity and up to RMB 230,000 in electricity costs per year compared with an unit equipped with screw chillers. It reduces the CO² emissions by about 300 tons annually”.

The other fantastic news is that the energy efficiency of this chiller exceeds the efficiency of systems like water pumps. Usually, the energy consumption of chiller systems can be twice the one of water pump systems. Based on measurements done at Kaifu Hotel, the energy consumption of these chillers is only half of the one of a traditional water pump system.

During both the installing and operating period of the solution, the hotel’s management team and system installation group measured other advantages with this oil-free magnetic bearing variable-speed system. The size of the compressor is only half of the screw machine, saving a lot of room space needed for air conditioners. Besides the very low noise, vibration-free operation of only 72 dB eliminates the need for insulation equipment and facilitates the unit construction, but also saves on system installation costs; the oil-free principle further saves after-sales maintenance cost, which is expected up to RMB 400,000 for the entire life cycle. These additional advantages also won the recognition from the hotel management team.

Schindler supplies to Poland’s award-winning Warsaw Spire

7 March, 2014/in News/by Editor

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Schindler underlines its reputation as partner-of-choice supplying leading technology mobility solutions to landmark buildings.

Double-deck efficiency: The company has been given the assignment to ensure people mobility in Warsaw Spire’s ca. 100,000 m² of office space. A total of 41 Schindler elevators will be installed, including 17 Schindler 7000 high-rise double-deck elevators; elevators with two stacked cars that can service two floors simultaneously. Schindler will also be supplying its award winning destination control system, PORT Technology.

The Warsaw Spire will be the first building in Poland, and one of the few in Europe, to be equipped with double-deck elevators.

Award winning architecture: The design – that won the “Architectural Design of the year, Poland” in 2011 – redefines urban office space and will include trees, fountains, shops and restaurants. Two 55 meter high buildings will stand at the base of a breathtaking 220 meter spire in the middle.

Warsaw Spire in Warsaw, Poland

Newest energy efficient products: Schindler will also install 27 units of its newest innovation, the Schindler 5500 elevator with its regenerative-drive technology, energy-saving LED lighting and ecoMode operation. And of course both elevators are being designed to fit the interior concept of the architect for color, material and ambiance.

The new Warsaw Spire complex will also receive 4 Schindler 9300AE escalators. The 9300AE uses a special drive system and rise angle to lower energy by as much as 27% compared to earlier escalators.

Large project expertise: Chosen by Ghelamco Poland Sp. z o.o., Schindler will be the sole supplier of mobility solutions for the futuristic office building in the heart of the Polish capital. Schindler was awarded the contract for its large-scale project expertise and for state-of-the-art products using green technology.

Artistic Resin Flooring by Flowcrete

17 February, 2014/in News/by Editor

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The shimmering Expressions Single Tone floor installed in the Blue Planet Aquarium in Denmark.

The Lukas Image Studio in Poland.

International resin flooring manufacturer, Flowcrete Group has announced the launch of a new range best online casino of artistic resin floor finishes targeting contemporary retail brands and commercial sector clients.

The Expressions range features three new systems in a total of 20 new colour ways offering a choice between solid and multi-dimensional marbled colour tones or alternatively a striking galvanised metallic effect to offer the highest artistic design finish on the surface of the floor.

Each system is intricately trowel applied by hand through Flowcrete’s approved applicator network, using a number of creative techniques, to deliver a one-of-a-kind surface that can never be fully recreated. The new Expressions line also offers a number of performance advantages over alternative materials including excellent UV-stability, slip resistance and durability – making it an ideal solution for commercial and public settings.

For more information, visit: www.flowcreteasia.com/expressions.

Energy Efficient Centrifugal Pump – Xylem e-HM Series

28 January, 2014/in News, Product/by Editor

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Xylem’s new e-HM series is a range of stainless steel, horizontal, multi-stage Lowara pumps specifically designed for residential applications.

The new e-HM pump is based on a unique hydraulic design and boasts superior performance and efficiency characteristics which significantly lower lifecycle costs and increase energy savings. When combined with Xylem Hydrovar, the e-HM pump can offer up to a further 30% energy saving compared to previous models.

The e-HM series has pump flow of up to 29 m³/h and can perform to a maximum pressure of 16 bars. The many configurations available mean the pump can meet specific needs of a range of residential applications such as water supply and pressure boosting through to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

The e-HM pump comes with superior levels of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and a minimised impeller axial thrust which results in a longer bearing life. Due to the high grade stainless steel used, Xylem’s new pump has WRAS/ ACS/ AS4020/ NSF61 approvals and can be used to pump potable water while providing superior corrosion resistance.

This e-HM pump is available as a single unit for installers, or as part of a “ready to pump” package, with either a tank and fixed speed controls or variable speed controls, for ‘turnkey’ solutions. The fixed speed option offers a basic solution with a larger tank. The variable speed option allows the speed of the pump to be adjusted in relation to requirement, noticeably reducing energy consumption. The variable speed option also prevents the development of water hammer when the pump system is stopped.

For more information please visit www.lowara.com .

About Xylem.

Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,700 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all — that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit Xylem.

Flowcrete Delivers Level Best At Hong Kong’s New Cruise Terminal

13 November, 2013/in News/by Editor

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Flowcrete Group provided specialist flooring solutions for Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Flowcrete Group has provided solid foundations for a landmark construction project at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in East Kowloon.

The USD 1 billion new cruise terminal has been built on the site of Hong Kong’s former airport, which was long regarded as one of the most spectacular flight approaches in the world with a runway that jutted straight out into the sea.

Now, passengers approaching the runway will do so at crawl speed from some of the world’s most impressive and largest cruise liners.

Gleaming silver and representing an area roughly a half-mile long, the new terminal building designed by architects Foster + Partners, features a two berth dock capable of handling liners of up to 220,000 gross registered tonnage and processing more than 3,000 passengers an hour.

Inside, the terminal features airy check-in, immigration and waiting halls as well as retail and dining facilities alongside a vast rooftop garden offering panoramic views of the Kowloon peninsula and Hong Kong skyline.

With Asia increasingly being recognised as a hotbed for cruise industry growth, the new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is expected to act as the gateway to the East for up to 3.7 million passengers by 2017.

Over 40,000 square metres of Flowcrete’s cementitious subfloor screed system, Isocrete Heavy Duty K-Screed, have been applied by Flowcrete Hong Kong, to serve as a surface underlayment within the main terminal facility prior to the application of floor tiles.

Flowcrete’s heavy-duty screed system, in thicknesses ranging from 40-60mm, has been installed in the customs, clearance and departure halls as well in baggage handling areas, back-of-house maintenance facilities and the spectacular overhead rooftop garden.

Isocrete Heavy Duty K-Screed is a robust, semi-dry cementitious screed system incorporating a proprietary K additive to produce an early drying, high-strength screed allowing for the early installation of moisture sensitive floor finishes or floor coverings.

The material is recommended for areas where heavy foot or wheeled traffic is expected on a continual basis. The system can be laid bonded, unbonded or floating – for weight saving and thermal or sound insulation – and can also be installed in conjunction with sound-proofing systems.

10,000 square metres of a second Flowcrete system, Flowcoat SF41 – a seamless epoxy floor coating material – has also been used to provide a hardwearing and slip-resistant floor finish in specialists back of house maintenance and baggage handling areas.

Representing a soft launch, the new terminal opened its doors to the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas in June 2013 ahead of the facility’s full opening later in the year. A commemorative park, adjacent to the terminal, with an aviation theme is in the pipeline to pay homage to the former Kai Tak Airport.

The airport, which was moved to a new site at Chek Lap Kok some 15 years ago also featured 250,000 square metres of Flowcrete’s fast-cure Isocrete K-Screed system, representing – at the time – the company’s largest screed project undertaken.

For more information please visit www.flowcreteasia.com/singapore

New version of BIM solution for architects

13 November, 2013/in News/by Editor

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Germany/Munich, 12 November 2013 – Allplan is setting standards in CAD through collaboration, 3D modeling, Cloud and SaaS.

The claim: The best planning tool for architects

Accuracy, speed and cost-effectiveness are the requirements that architects have to meet. The right software solution enables them to exercise the design flexibility and creativity they need to be successful. Allplan was designed with this in mind: Software that is easy to use, ensures smooth collaboration with planning partners and optimizes work processes.

Location-independent collaboration with Allplan 2014
Thanks to the enhanced workgroup functionality, architects can integrate project partners and employees in their working environment across office and company boundaries as though all were working around the same table on the same design. This means location and time-independent access for virtual teams. No “e-mail ping-pong”, no loss of data – everyone works with the most recent version. Access rights are used to define who has what rights in the respective project. Data encryption ensures additional security.

Faster and easier 3D modeling
Allplan 2014 has a new extrusion function to make work with the 3D modeler even more intuitive. As a result, users can easily move or redraw outlines and extrude this vertically in the next step. This is particularly useful in urban design and for the fast “raising“ and changing of cubic volumes in the design process.

Further steps towards Open BIM, Cloud and SaaS
With Allplan 2014, Serviceplus customers also benefit from bim+ and Nevaris as connected SaaS solutions. The cloud solution bim+ with BIM server and innovative apps also enables the interlinking and visualization of Allplan BIM models on mobile devices. The interface to Nevaris is also new. With web-supported processes and cost control in real time, Nevaris is setting new standards for tender, award and billing.

Conclusion: Project work is easier, faster and more cost-effective. Errors are reduced. “With the Allplan BIM solution, our aim is to make the exchange of data and the collaboration between all those involved in the building process as flexible as possible, in the spirit of Open BIM,” says Dr. Jörg Rahmer, CEO Nemetschek Allplan Systems GmbH.

About Nemetschek Allplan
Nemetschek Allplan, with headquarters in Munich/Germany, is one of Europe’s leading BIM (Building Information Modeling) solution providers. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nemetschek AG, Nemetschek Allplan develops powerful software for architects, structural/civil engineers, contractors and facility managers. The core product Allplan provides a flexible and efficient toolset for the seamless planning of visionary architecture and innovative engineering projects. Currently available in 19 languages worldwide, Allplan covers every usage level of a BIM focused CAD system: from straightforward 2D drawings to 3D modeling including quantity take off and cost calculation. It also supports the OpenBIM initiative and the IFC standard to assure interoperability throughout the building life cycle.

For more information, visit www.nemetschek-allplan.com.

A Revolution in Lift Cables

3 October, 2013/in News/by Editor

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Kone’s new UltraRope opens up a world of possibilities in high-rise building design.

Building upwards is seen as the sustainable urban solution, and the number and height of tall buildings built around the globe has increased rapidly in recent years. This trend continues, with nearly 600 buildings of 200 meters or more, currently under construction or planned to be built over the next few years, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. While there are currently three buildings in the world that top the 500-meter mark, there are plans for 20 more such buildings to be built in coming years. The buildings can continue to go higher, as a result of a breakthrough in lift technology – the KONE UltraRope.

On 1^st October 2013, KONE launched the UltraRope and announced that Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands is the first building in the world that had already installed this new technology. It is set to break industry limits and enable future elevator travel heights of 1 kilometer – twice the distance currently feasible. This is made possible by replacing the steel ropes from which the elevator cars are suspended, with one made of carbon fibre.

A disadvantage of steel ropes is that they are heavy. For a travel distance of 500 metres, for example, longer ropes are required and they weigh as much as 17,000kg just to move the elevator safely. Beyond this distance, more ropes are needed just to carry the weight of the ropes themselves. With all these added mass, it results in higher energy consumption.

KONE UltraRope

Comprised of a carbon fiber core and a unique high-friction coating, KONE UltraRope is very light and extremely strong. It cuts the weight that needs to be moved by the hoisting system – the moving masses – exponentially as the travel distance grows. This enables much greater future travel heights and significant energy savings in elevator operation.

The unique design of KONE UltraRope makes elevators far less sensitive to building sway than conventional steel rope. Strong winds are a significant concern for buildings over 250 meters in height as they may begin to sway during strong winds or earthquakes. Unlike conventional steel rope, KONE UltraRope resonates at a completely different frequency to other building materials, meaning elevators hoisted with it are better-equipped to operate in extreme weather conditions. This amounts to less elevator downtime and less inconvenience for building users.

KONE UltraRope’s special, high-friction coating is highly resistant to wear and abrasion, making it more durable than other elevator hoisting solutions, and extending the regular lifetime by two times. The rope’s coating also means it does not require lubrication to counteract the abrasion that the wires in steel rope are susceptible to. KONE UltraRope does not corrode or stretch over time like steel rope, which needs to be shortened periodically causing elevator downtime.

The new technology was developed and tested rigorously both in real elevators and simulation laboratories at KONE’s research and development facilities in Finland. Since 2010, it has been tested in operation at the world’s tallest elevator testing laboratory, KONE’s Tytyri facility built over 300 meters underground adjacent to an active limestone mine. Properties like tensile strength, bending lifetime, and material aging are just some of the qualities that have been measured.

All these benefits of UltraRope adds up to unprecedented eco-efficiency, durability and reliability in future high-rise elevator travel. It indeed opens new possibilities in future high-rise building design, and is a solution for existing buildings in terms of energy efficiency.

KONE People Flow Intelligence

During the launch of the revolutionary UltraRope, KONE concurrently announced their launch of a new technology – KONE People Flow Intelligence.

“We know that property owners and developers are under increasing pressure to ensure their tenants can move around buildings as quickly and comfortably as possible, and simultaneously provide improved security and access control. At the same time, building users expect to be able to move through various public spaces smoothly and intuitively. KONE People Flow Intelligence solutions address these demands,” says Ari Virtanen, Senior Vice President for KONE Access Control and Integrated Solutions.

The KONE People Flow Intelligence portfolio includes four product areas: access control, destination guidance, information communication, and equipment monitoring. The solutions are modular, flexible, and third-party compatible, meaning building owners can either take the whole integrated package or pick and choose the solutions they want and need to complement the existing systems in their buildings.

KONE’s new access solutions can connect elevators seamlessly with all entry points in a building, including turnstiles and automatic doors, to provide maximum security while ensuring a smooth journey. Destination solutions take into account the number of people waiting to use the elevators and their destination floors when they assign and guide individual users to their assigned elevators. This improves elevator traffic handling capacity and performance, leading to less crowded elevators, shorter travel times and fewer stops. Traditional elevator call buttons can be replaced by touchscreens in KONE’s new destination solutions. A unique destination feature is the new KONE RemoteCall™ mobile application, which allows users to call an elevator from anywhere in the building using their smartphone.

KONE’s information screens can be placed inside elevator cars or anywhere else in a building, and can be used for example, to guide building users to their destination, provide information about the building, or serve as a platform for media content. KONE’s monitoring solutions enable the surveillance and configuration of elevators and escalators in real time across multiple locations. These new solutions combine industry-leading technology with state-of-the-art design. They are modular and flexible, adapting to clients’ changing needs.

For more information, visit www.kone.sg