Car parks
Underground Parking
These are parking areas located below ground level and can be single or multi-level. They are typically planned in metropolitan areas beneath shopping and business centers or high-rise residential buildings, where space for cars is limited. These facilities must meet specific fire safety requirements. The advantage of underground parking is its ability to address environmental issues such as noise and air pollution without altering the landscape, thus not encroaching on residential areas.
Multi-Level Parking
These parking structures are effective in compact areas where a large number of vehicles need to be stored. Project designs can include standalone buildings or those attached to the end walls of other structures. They offer high capacity, accommodating hundreds or even thousands of vehicles. Cars access these facilities via straight or curved ramps, half-ramps, inclined floors, or through automated, mechanized systems and elevators.
The emergence of automated parking systems helps cities cope with the shortage of available space and prevents traffic congestion. Automated parking lots consist of complexes equipped with elevators and compact storage cells where vehicles are automatically moved in and out. They can be horizontal or vertical in design, with the process managed by an operator. Drivers simply park their car in the elevator and provide a magnetic card with the corresponding storage cell code. Designing this type of parking is considered a costly process; however, it remains in demand in metropolitan areas and holds significant potential for future development.
