A few months later, George A. Wheeler patented his design for a moving staircase, which was never built but influenced future developments. Charles Seeberger bought Wheeler’s patents and ...

“I do not have the courage to stay on the right,” said Kawase, referring to the established practice involving moving staircases. The "keep-the-way-open" rule is common in urban regions across ...

this strategy is seen in European versions of single-stair buildings. The move also creates the chance for two- and three-bedroom units to have improved daylighting and airflow, as layouts can ...