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The Great Transparent Elevator: Disclosure on the Rise for Conveying Systems

ThyssenKrupp is documenting its footprint and optimizing ingredients for some of the most complex and costly building systems: elevators.

by P.J. Melton

Update: The article now reflects that conveying equipment can contribute toward certain Materials & Resources credits in LEED v4.

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Published July 6, 2015

Melton, P. (2015, July 6). The Great Transparent Elevator: Disclosure on the Rise for Conveying Systems. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/product-review/great-transparent-elevator-disclosure-rise-conveying-systems

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