Watch this video to learn when and why a condition appraisal may be necessary for your facility.
Parking plays an extremely important role in creating successful, active, and economical real estate developments. Parking structures with mixed-use incorporated...
Parking is the gateway, or “front door” to a development. It is the first and last impression for visitors. It...
There are several ways to value a parking space. Depending on the project type, location, and users, the value of...
The process toward determining the need for a parking structure is complex, but critical. The following are some best practices...
Parking facilities are very unique structures, with specific design requirements related to functionality, efficiency, economics, and durability. Parking consultants, like...
The best candidates for implementing shared-parking opportunities are developments that utilize the parking resources at differing times of the day,...
The variety of land uses typical in a development, downtown, or campus provide meaningful opportunities for shared parking. Shared parking...
There are many types of parking studies that can be valuable to improving the parking situation in a community. It...
When designed properly, an efficient parking garage will incorporate as many spaces as possible, on the smallest footprint size allowable....
The functional design of a parking facility can have a significant impact on both the construction and long-term operating costs...
An efficient parking facility design can help to reduce the overall size of the parking facility. Additionally, an effective functional...
As the integration of mixed-use continues to become more common in the design of parking facilities, there are a number...
When planning for parking and mixed-use facilities, there are a number of design issues for consideration to ensure the safety,...
The two most common types of parking garage structural systems are precast pre-tensioned concrete and cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete. Precast Pre-Tensioned...
Today more than ever, owners need to use creative and efficient strategies to reduce costs. As a result of the...
Parksmart is the sustainability certification for parking facilities. Parksmart certification recognizes parking facilities that: Reduce their environmental impact Increase their...
Winterization Prior to the threat of freezing temperatures, certain systems in parking facilities should be winterized. After performing the annual...
Parking facilities cannot obtain LEED certification through the United States Green Building Council. LEED was developed to consider buildings that...
Selecting the right construction delivery system for a parking garage project is predicated on many factors. These include complexity of...
Short span systems serve well for new mixed-use designs where overall building height may be a concern and a shallow...
The increasing numbers and scale of mixed-use development across the country has many benefits. However, it does pose certain challenges and...
Whether an entire new mixed-use development project is being planned, or a parking structure is being added to an existing location,...
Parking structures are typically associated with an adjacent or mixed-use building that offers its own architectural aesthetic. Design of the...
Parking presents a unique opportunity to explore architectural aesthetics without the limitations presented by typical requirements for building enclosure. Without...
Many owners of parking facilities implement proactive maintenance programs with the goals of minimizing lifecycle costs, minimizing operational impacts during...
PARCS stands for Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems. Available in varying levels of functionality and complexity, PARCS allow parking...
A car door opening clearance is approximately 20 to 24 inches. Adjacent parking spaces share this clearance while vehicles are...
The two most common structural systems for long span garages are precast concrete (double tees) and post-tensioned concrete. Typical column...
The model we use to calculate the shared parking demand is a complex spreadsheet which calculates parking demand based on...
This will vary by region due to construction costs. However, a good range for estimating the amount of revenue for...
Public/private partnerships, referred to as “P3”, is becoming a more popular form of project delivery that many institutions and governmental...
Over the past thirty years, parking garages were almost exclusively lit by either high pressure sodium (HPS), metal halide (MH)...
There are a number of opportunities to incorporate sustainable elements into the planning, design, and construction of parking facilities. The...
The best design of a parking facility depends first and foremost on a number of factors including user, location, federal/state/local...
A parking structure located in a downtown or urban environment will attract the widest variety of users, making it critical...
In years past, it was most common to develop housing in one area, while entertainment, retail, restaurant, and work destinations...
Shared parking typically reduces the total number of spaces by 5 to 15 percent. In some cases, it may reduce...
When installing a photovoltaic system on an existing structure, it is also an appropriate time to upgrade lighting and other...
THA Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to utilizing sustainable design practices in all of our designs. LEED, Parksmart, and sustainable design...
A proactive approach to maintenance in inclement weather is always recommended. We recommend a written policy that is communicated to...
Some common signs of restoration needs can include: Water penetration and leaks Cracks in concrete Improper drainage and water ponding...