Elevator for multi-use building
Multi-use buildings: diverse vertical transport needs
A multi-use building combines various functions—such as ground-floor retail, intermediate-level offices, upper-level residential units, and underground parking—within a single structure. Each function generates distinct user flows with specific vertical mobility requirements.
SECA analyzes the traffic flows for each use and designs tailored elevator solutions, either separating or sharing equipment based on project constraints.
Specific challenges of mixed-use buildings
Differentiated Access Management
Mixed-use buildings often require access management based on the area’s function: residents do not have access to the same levels as office workers or retail customers. SECA integrates badge- or code-based access control systems into elevator control panels.
Multi-flow sizing
Traffic analysis for a mixed-use building is more complex than for a single-use building. Peak traffic times for the various activities coincide or overlap.
Solutions for mixed-use buildings
- Residential elevators for the housing sections, EN 81-70 compliant
- High-performance elevators for office levels
- Service lifts for retail areas (restocking, deliveries)
- Parking elevators and car lifts for basement levels
- Access control systems integrated into control panels
- Compatibility with BMS (Building Management Systems)
