People movement and flow within buildings is becoming increasingly important as buildings get larger and more complex. Lifts, escalators and travellators need to be fast and efficient but also aesthetically pleasing, promoting each of access and reducing travel time for busy patrons.

Being able to find the right vertical transport solution for your building, whether it’s a residential apartment, retail shopping centre or commercial office, is an important yet often overlooked aspect of building design. Poorly designed vertical transport systems create frustration and annoyance for patrons. Choosing the right size or type of vertical transportation system can not only greatly improve access into and out of the building, but it can help to create an inviting entry, and even become part of the unique experience of the building.

At DMA Engineers, we can provide the advice and knowledge to help choose the right vertical transport solution for your building. From conceptual design of the building to construction level detail, our design services include:

• Structural requirements such as lift shaft sizing.
• Escalator and Travelator Landing criteria including well/pit sizing, widths etc.
• NCC/BCA compliance items such as stretcher and emergency lift requirements
• DDA compliance (handrails, car/track sizing and control panel placement).

• Basic travel studies (e.g. to determine if single or double lift configuration)
• Interior finish recommendations.
• Control panel, Landing panel arrangement.
• Security access and control, CCTV monitoring or other requirements as needed.