Iwan Baan We noted earlier that if stairs are designed to be inviting, then more people will use them. This is good for our health as they are great exercise, and good for saving energy as they use little, compared to escalators and elevators. Where most stairs are hidden behind fire doors, dreary concrete lined uncomfortable spaces with harsh

lighting and often alarms on the doors to keep people out of them, Architects are beginning to give stairs the attention they deserve. Thom Mayne designed the stair at Cooper Union in New York; Alex visi… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Stairs Designed to Keep You On Your Feet