3
Fully fitted
2
Simple building
3
Shell & core
Not applicable
Shell only
No minimum standards
To encourage the specification of energy efficient transportation systems within buildings.
Value
- Ensure that transportation types and arrangement systems are best suited to usage patterns and demand.
- Promote the use of energy efficient features, in line with best industry practice guidelines.
- Maximise the benefit and satisfaction from using transportation systems.
Context
Although issues such as safety, space restrictions and users’ comfort are prioritised by lift and escalator manufacturers, energy efficiency of transportation systems has been an increasing concern in the last decades. An increase in lift and escalator provision is expected in the near future due to the need for convenience and comfort, the growing ageing population and the urbanisation effect. The energy consumption of lifts and escalators is approximately 5% of the overall consumption of a building1. The design and specification of energy efficient transportation technologies has become one of the key interests of manufacturers, and as such drives competition on the market and helps customers save energy and operational costs.