ESCON: Fun Theory

Why We Stand Where We Do In An Elevator

Elevator riders tend to arrange themselves into mini social hierarchies.

This Survey conducted an ethnographic study of elevator behavior in two of the tallest office buildings in Adelaide, Australia. After taking a total of 30 elevator rides in the two buildings, researcher discovered there was an established order to where people tended stand.

"More senior men in particular seemed to direct themselves towards the back of the elevator cabins, “The Editor writes in a blog for Ethnography Matters. "In front of them were younger men, and in front of them were women of all ages." 

There was also a difference in where people directed their gaze mid-ride: "Men watched the monitors, looked in the side mirrors (in one building) to see themselves, and in the door mirrors (of the other building) to also watch others. Women would watch the monitors and avoid eye contact with other users (unless in conversation) and the mirrors."

In other words, men would check everyone else (and themselves) out during their elevator ride. Women, on the other hand, would only look in the mirrors when they were with other women.

Research wasn't sure what to make of these results. Was the back of the elevator a position of power? Survey person told people that analyzing the results as part of a power hierarchy seemed "almost too cliche." It could be that people who are more shy stand toward the front, where they can't see other passengers, whereas bolder people stand in the back, where they have a view of everyone else. Survey says the topic begs further analysis.

While we're at it, let's get some more definitive research on why elevators are so awkward. And until proven otherwise, you can find me vying for power in the back of the elevator.

ESCON: Know Safety, No pain

Elevator Safety Tips

When waiting for elevators:

• Know your destination.
• Push the elevator call button once for the direction you want to go in.
• Look and listen for the signal announcing your car’s arrival.
• Be aware of health conditions that could contribute to falls or accidents.
• Stand clear of the elevator doors and stand aside for exiting passengers.
• If the arriving car is full, wait for the next car.
• Don’t attempt to maneuver in or stop closing doors, wait for the next car.
• In the event of a fire or other situation that could lead to a disruption in electrical services, take the stairs.

When boarding elevators:

• Watch your step – the elevator car may not be perfectly level with the floor.
• Stand clear of the doors – keep clothes and carry-ons away from the opening.
• Hold children and pets firmly.
• Passengers nearest to the doors should move first when the car arrives.
• Push and hold the DOOR OPEN button if doors need to be held open, or ask someone to push the button for you.
• Never try to stop a closing door, wait for the next car.
• Once on board, quickly press the button for your floor and move to the back of the car to make room for other passengers.

When riding elevators:

• Hold the handrail, if available.
• Stand next to the elevator wall, if available.
• Pay attention to the floor indications.
• If the doors do not open when the elevator stops, push the DOOR OPEN button.

When exiting elevators:

• Exit immediately at your floor. Do not wait for others behind you
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• Do not push the people in front of you when exiting.
• Watch your step – the elevator car may not be perfectly level with the floor.

In the event of an elevator emergency:

• If the elevator should ever stop between floors, do not panic. There is plenty of air in the elevator.
• Never climb out of a stalled elevator.
• Use the ALARM or HELP button, the telephone or the intercom to call for assistance.
• Above all, wait for qualified help to arrive and never try to leave an elevator that has not stopped normally.
• Emergency lighting will come on in the event of a power failure.

What to Do if you are Stalled in an Elevator

1. Push the "Door Open" Button

• If you are near the landing the door will open. You can slowly and carefully step out of the elevator. Be sure to watch your step as the elevator floor may, or may not, be level with the landing.

2. Remain Calm

• If the door does not open, you are still safe. Do not try to exit the elevator. Wait for trained emergency personnel to arrive. Even if the air temperature feels warm, there is plenty of air circulating in the elevator and its shaftway.

3. Press the Alarm or Help Button, and Use Any Available Communication Systems

• Push the alarm button and wait for someone to respond to you.
• In newer elevators, there will be a "PHONE" or "HELP" button instead of an alarm button this will place a call to a party that is trained to take action (i.e. elevator company, alarm company, etc.). It will give the exact location of the building and elevator you are in. Trained emergency personnel will answer the call for service within several minutes.
• Some elevators have a two-way speaker system or telephone that will allow for communication between you and the building or rescue personnel. Do not be alarmed if you cannot be heard or if the phone does not work. Some phones are designed to only receive calls. Trained personnel should call when they arrive at the building.

4. Relax, and DO NOT Try to Extract Yourself from the Elevator

• NEVER try to exit a stalled elevator car. It is extremely dangerous. ALWAYS wait for trained emergency personnel.
• Your best course of action is to relax, get comfortable, and wait for professional assistance.
• You may be inconvenienced but you are SAFE.

 

ESCON: Fun theory

  Danish architectural firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has unveiled a unique design for a 70,000 square foot observation tower in Phoenix, Arizona.  “The Pin”, as the tower has been nicknamed,  will stand at over 420 feet tall and feature a spiraling, spherical observation deck offering 360-degree views of downtown Phoenix.  The tower will be built using reinforced concrete and will be accessible by three glass elevators. Like the Guggenheim Museum in New York, visitors to the tower will be encouraged to take an elevator to the very top of the structure and then make their way down the sphere and enjoy Phoenix’s spectacular views from open air platforms.  The project is estimated to cost $60 million and will be Phoenix’s second tallest tower, standing slightly less tall than the 483-foot Chase Tower.

Instead of being a consistent width, the spherical walkway expands from both its topmost and lowest points, reaching its maximum width at the middle of the sphere. BIG’s design has also adhered to sustainable energy practices including solar and green technologies.

Restaurants will be located at the base of the tower, and retailers and flexible event spaces will be interspersed throughout the tower.

ESCON Products: Hydraulic Elevator

Hydraulic Elevator:
The ESCON' hydraulic elevator is the low-cost solution for a wide range of low-rise buildings, including residential, offices, retail, hotels, hospitals and more. It offers an eco-friendly holeless design that eliminates the drilling of a jackhole.
Hydraulic elevators have been in service around the world for more than a century. They use proven, oil-based lifting technology in low to mid-rise buildings (up to 6 floors) to provide a robust and reliable elevating device. 
Hydraulic elevators are relatively simple in design compared to traction elevators. This makes them a cost-effective choice when the entire product life cycle is considered—from the initial installation through to regular maintenance.

Types of Hydraulic Elevator

Conventional Hydraulic Elevators.
They use an underground cylinder, are quite common for low level buildings with 2-5 floors (sometimes but seldom up to 6-8 floors), and have speeds of up to 200 feet/minute (1 meter/second).

Hole less Hydraulic Elevators use a pair of above ground cylinders, which makes it practical for environmentally or cost sensitive buildings with 2, 3, or 4 floors.


Roped Hydraulic Elevators use both above ground cylinders and a rope system, which combines the reliability of inground hydraulic with the versatility of hole less hydraulic, even though they can serve up to 8-12 floors.

ESCON: Industry News

Builders can’t sell flat’s parking space separately

Rebecca Samervel TNN

Mumbai: In a significant order, a consumer forum has ruled that a parking space that comes with a flat cannot be sold by the builder to a party that has not purchased the flat. The forum on Monday, directed Royal Palms (India) Pvt Ltd to pay a Juhubased couple Rs 5 lakh as compensation for not handing over a parking space along
with the flat the couple had purchased in a Goregaon complex in 2006.
    “Handing over possession of the parking space along with the flat is binding on the developer,” said the Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum.
    In the judgment, the forum pointed out to Section 36 of the Development Control Regulations, which states that for a four-wheeler the minimum size of a parking space should be 2.5m-by-5.5m. The regulations also have a chart that specifies the parking spaces to be allotted to flats according to their size and number.
    “This proves that a parking space is a part of the flat and not a separate subject from the flat,” the forum said. It added that just by handing over possession of the flat a developer cannot say an agreement has been completed. 

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The consumer forum says:
Parking space is part of the flat and not separate subject from the flat
Developer is bound to hand over possession of parking space along with flat
Section 36 of Development Control Regulations says that for a four-wheeler, minimum size of parking space should be 2.5m x 5.5m Builder took 2 lakh for parking space, says couple
Mumbai: The Mumbai district consumer forum has said that the parking space reserved for a particular flat owner can’t be sold by the builder to anyone else. “A developer cannot sell anything other than unsold flats in a building,” said the Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum. The forum on Monday directed Royal Palms (India) Pvt Ltd to pay a Juhu couple Rs 5 lakh as compensation for not handing over a parking space along with a flat the couple bought in a Goregaon complex in 2006.
    According to the couple, Anita Gupta and Anand Gupta, they had purchased a 1,473-square-foot flat in the developer’s project at Aarey Milk Colony in 2006. The Guptas paid Rs 57.07 lakh on May 30, 2006 for the flat, which was situated on the sixth floor of the building. The developer was to hand over possession of the flat before March 31, 2007. After the agreement was signed, the Guptas paid the full amount to the developer. On July 5, 2007, the developer asked the family to take possession of the flat to complete the furnishings and other minor work, which the Guptas did.
    In the complaint filed before the consumer forum on November 21, 2008, the Guptas alleged that the developer did not hand over a covered parking space along with the flat. They also alleged that all the parking spots were sold to others. They added that they had paid around Rs 2 lakh for the space along with the flat amount, which the builder had accepted.
    The developer contested the charges and alleged that the Guptas had filed a false complaint as they had to still pay some dues. The forum, however, observed that the amount due had no relation to the stilt parking. The forum observed that, in the reply to the complaint, the builder did not mention whether it had handed over the parking space to the Guptas. The forum further pointed out that the builder had only evasively stated it had not violated any terms and conditions of the agreement. The forum said it was obvious that the Guptas were not given the parking space. The forum held the developer guilty of deficiency in service.

ESCON: Fun Theory

I am usually baffled with the things people think of doing on elevators and escalators. I have seen and posted some very realistic prank videos on our blog, and some are just for laughs. However, this video shows a neat “illusion” or prank that an electronics company developed for its flat-screen technology. Maybe the company will come out with a display for elevator doors or push buttons, though I think this video demonstrates probably the scariest thing that can happen in an elevator.