Elevator & Escalator Design - Schindler Plan | Schindler Group

Schindler has been engineering smart, sustainable mobility since 1874, keeping cities connected and people moving.

Schindler presents Plan, a digital planning platform that enables architects, engineers, and developers to configure, visualize, and specify elevators and escalators in real time. This tool streamlines project workflows by offering instant feasibility checks, budget estimates, and download-ready specifications.

Visual Configuration & Real-Time Feasibility
Schindler Plan offers intuitive 2D and 3D configuration tools that let users experiment with different elevator and escalator layouts. As design elements change, the plan adapts automatically—indicating spatial feasibility, headroom clearance, pit depth, and building code compliance.

Key features:

• Interactive 2D/3D elevator & escalator configuration
• Instant feasibility checks (shaft, pit, headroom)
• Visual guidance on compliance with building regulations
• Real-time updates while designing

Transparent Cost Estimation
While configuring mobility systems, Schindler Plan provides live cost feedback. Users can track pricing changes as they adjust features—such as cabin size, speed, finishes, and optional services—helping align design ambitions with budget constraints without leaving the app.

Key features:

• Live cost estimation tool
• Budget adjustment with feature updates
• Compare configurations and pricing options
• Helps establish early financial planning

Ready-to-Download Technical Specifications
Once configurations are finalized, Schindler Plan generates complete technical documentation. Users can download CAD files, BIM models, dimensional drawings, and product datasheets—ensuring seamless integration with architectural plans and procurement workflows.

Key features:

• Exportable CAD 2D/3D and BIM models
• Dimensioned drawings aligned with design changes
• Full product datasheets for procurement
• Compatible output formats for architects and MEP engineers

Collaborative Workflow & Export Flexibility
Schindler Plan supports team collaboration with cloud-based project sharing. Multiple stakeholders—architects, engineers, consultants—can view or edit project configurations, compare options, and share documentation. The platform’s export flexibility also enables easy handover to estimating or construction teams.

Key features:

• Cloud-based project sharing and editing
• Multi-user collaboration support
• Compare alternate configurations
• Easy export formats for consultants and contractors

Schindler Plan transforms vertical mobility planning into a faster, more transparent, and more collaborative digital experience. By uniting visualization, cost analysis, and technical output in a single platform, it empowers teams to design smarter and prepare for project success from day one.