Glass Elevators

Some of the most amazing elevators in the world are glass elevators, not only because of the endless possibilities for design, but because they offer passengers a ride 'with a view.' In fact, some of the most innovative new buildings around the world are installing glass elevators on the outside of the building or on an outside wall so that passengers can get a scenic view of the city below. However, indoor glass elevators offer beauty of another sort as they are often ornately decorated with bronze or chrome. Either indoors or out, glass elevators are truly remarkable.

Air Vacuum Glass Elevators

Air vacuum glass elevators are also called pneumatic or pneumatic vacuum elevators. They are built with a cabin inside the chamber and are driven by air pressure. A reduction in pressure above the cab with greater pressure below it causes the elevator to ascend. As the pressure is gradually released above the elevator, the cab begins its descent. This makes for a remarkable experience as there are no shafts pushing from below to drive the elevator up. All you can see when looking from the outside is the car steadily going up or down from floor to floor. Passengers inside the elevator get a view of the building or a scenic view of the city below them because the walls are made of glass. Most often air vacuum glass elevators are cylindrical so the view is panoramic.

Ornate Glass Elevators

One of the features which many people love about glass elevators is the innovation in design possibilities. Some glass elevators have ornate bronze work on the cage, or above the top, giving them an appearance of a gilded birdcage. Some of the metal work on glass elevators is absolutely breathtaking. To see this type of artistry at its finest, take a look at some of the glass elevators throughout the finest hotels across the continent, from Paris to Berlin. Although many of these elevators are renovated antiques, you can have custom designed ornate glass elevators built to your specifications if you are looking to install one in an upscale setting. Oftentimes winery elevators have a glass door with ornate metalwork on them, reminiscent of days long gone.

From ultra chic contemporary designs to retro ornate glass elevators, the possibilities are never-ending. Most people choose glass elevators primarily to give passengers a view of the 'outside world' but others choose glass elevators because they can be truly unusual. Some have a futuristic appeal as if set in some far distant future while others are totally retro and can take you back centuries in time. However, because many glass elevators are pneumatic they are whisper quiet which is a benefit that is hard to resist, especially when built in a home. Glass elevators are currently trendy and there are many manufacturers who have pre-designed elevators or can custom design per your request. Before you choose a conventional metal elevator, take the time to check out some innovative designs in glass.