Conventional elevator leveling relies on sensors mounted to the shaft. Building settlement, mechanical vibration, and routine service operations cause these sensors to drift out of alignment over time ...

A 72-year-old woman died in a fire on the 19th floor of an East Harlem high-rise after firefighters had to traverse the stairs because elevators were not working, according to the fire department. The ...

As devastating high-rise fires continue to highlight the terrifying limitations of traditional emergency exits in ...

LEE — When the elevator at Crossway Village failed the day before Thanksgiving, at least six of its elderly residents had to miss celebrations because they couldn't get down the stairs. The elevator ...

An Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing ...