Today’s elevators can do a lot more than just go up and down. Advanced elevator access systems not only enhance security in multitenant buildings, but also manage traffic flows and enhance the visitor experience. See what’s new in the world of vertical transportation and learn what to consider when planning an elevator access system.

The Evolution of Elevator Access Control 

The first commercial elevators, installed in the late 19th century, were simple lift systems, often powered by steam or hydraulics. While elevators (or lifts) were initially intended to move freight, as buildings grew taller, passenger elevators soon became a critical component of urban architecture. In these early days, the only form of elevator “access control” consisted of the human elevator operator in each car. Eventually, some elevators added simple mechanical locks on elevator doors or a system of keys to activate the elevator car. These simple systems helped to limit access to certain floors or entire buildings.

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