ELEVATOR & LIFESTYLE

Wind... a kiss... and the elevator!

TCTM - He told me that in the old days, his family was very poor. So poor that they had nothing but the wind—the wind blowing into the house from all four sides…

Wind... a kiss... and the elevator!
  • From an abandoned factory 'revived' into the Museum of Contemporary African Art

    From an abandoned factory 'revived' into the Museum of Contemporary African Art

    EM - Originally constructed in the 1920s, the Grain Silo plant in the port city of Cape Town was the "heart" of South Africa's wheat export industry throughout the 20th century. Instead of demolishing the entire structure, a project to revive the Grain Silo building was officially launched, transforming it into the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA).

  • [Infographic] Top 5 highest building in Vietnam

    [Infographic] Top 5 highest building in Vietnam

    EM - From the humble 14-story blocks of the past, Vietnam’s skyline has soared, redefining itself with a series of impressive skyscrapers. Let’s discover the top 5 tallest towers that stand as proud symbols of the country’s remarkable growth.

  • Top 5 elevators with the highest travel distance in the world

    Top 5 elevators with the highest travel distance in the world

    When it comes to elevators with the highest travel distance, many people immediately think of the Burj Khalifa – the world's tallest building. However, in reality, the elevators in this building only rank 5th. So, what are the true masterpieces of elevators?

  • Were the Egyptian pyramids built using hydraulic lifts?

    Were the Egyptian pyramids built using hydraulic lifts?

    EM - Some archaeologists recently proposed a hypothesis that the Djoser Pyramid (Egypt) might have been constructed using a hydraulic lifting system, powered by water from the Nile River.

  • Elevator in the High Mountains: The Journey to School for the Children of Nizhu Village

    Elevator in the High Mountains: The Journey to School for the Children of Nizhu Village

    EM - From a 2-hour mountain climb to just a 7-minute elevator and cable car ride to class. The elevator system has changed the fate of an entire village isolated for thousands of years.

  • Elevator - An indispensable component of underground construction projects

    Elevator - An indispensable component of underground construction projects

    EM - Unlike in the past, where architectural structures generally consisted only of above-ground floors, underground spaces now play a role in providing large and very large-scale commercial service functions, entertainment, parking lots... in many residential and public buildings. As the number of exploited underground floors tends to gradually increase (previously only 1-2 floors, unlike the current increase to 4-6 floors), alongside traditional stair systems, ensuring vertical connectivity and safety for evacuation, rescue, and emergency response... is now entrusted to elevator systems.

  • Top Future Tallest Buildings in Vietnam

    Top Future Tallest Buildings in Vietnam

    EM - If completed, Vietnam will have two 108-story towers, even ranking among the Top 10 tallest buildings in the world.

  • The floodwaters recede, but human compassion remains.

    The floodwaters recede, but human compassion remains.

    EM - Amidst the days of flooding, when raging waters swept away property and left countless hardships for the people, there were those who quietly sought ways to contribute through their very own professions.

  • Top 5 most impressive elevators in the world

    Top 5 most impressive elevators in the world

    EM - Exploring the new frontiers of vertical transportation technology. From cabins as spacious as an apartment to the deepest mine shafts on the planet, here are the top 5 elevators holding the world's most impressive records today.

  • Why is a mirror installed in an elevator?

    Why is a mirror installed in an elevator?

    EM - Elevator mirrors are not just for grooming or taking selfies; they were created for surprisingly humane and scientific reasons.

  • Blocking the elevator door - Unforeseeable dangers

    Blocking the elevator door - Unforeseeable dangers

    EM - An action that seems harmless can cause the entire elevator system to experience a serious malfunction. Discover why using hands, feet, or hard objects to hold the doors is so dangerous.

  • Elevator status during a fire

    Elevator status during a fire

    EM - Elevator status during a fire

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Hitachi transfers its stake in the home elevator joint venture to Mitsubishi Electric

TCTM – Hitachi Group has officially announced its decision to transfer all of its shares in Mitsubishi Hitachi Home Elevator Corporation to its joint venture partner, Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027.

Hitachi transfers its stake in the home elevator joint venture to Mitsubishi Electric
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