Frontiers of Vertical Mobility: Experimental Replacement Study at Qingdao Greentown

The third installment in CVU’s Frontiers of Vertical Mobility series examines how advanced elevator technologies can transform tall building design through a case study of a 74-story tower in Qingdao, China. By comparing conventional core layouts with innovative systems like TWIN and MULTI, the paper demonstrates how next-generation vertical transportation can improve efficiency, optimize space, and significantly increase usable floor area, offering new possibilities for high-rise development.

Principal Author: Kevin Rodenkirch & Javier Sesma
Editing and Proofing: Daniel Safarik
Layout: Alexander Tsanov
Publisher: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Chicago
Year: 2025
Type: Digital
Pages: 8
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 11"H