Sunday, 2 June 2013

What Constitutes Quality Parking Garage Designs

By Michelle Howe


From homes to shopping malls and industrial parks the need for sufficient and modern paring place is undoubtedly real. Similarly, cities and major towns are constantly looking for good parking garage designs. All are aimed at ensuring that the traffic flow in the cities and busy parks is smooth.

Due to the importance of car parks, you need to be careful when choosing a designer, be they individuals or firms. To this end, there are characteristics that a good design must posses. First, it should be affordable to build and also take into consideration personal safety. It needs to be as well one that also covers critical areas such maintenance features, good ventilation and sufficient parking space.

It would also be nice if the structural design of the garage complements that of the home. This not only adds to the aesthetic value of your home, but it also raises the financial value of the home. This is the same case with shopping malls and other busy industrial complexes. Some design features are however limited to commercial parking spaces. Examples include the need for proper signage or parking limits and accessibility of the payment bay. Good ventilation for underground floors, the presence of an electric car park and other features are other examples. Though they may not be necessary in your home, you can still include them depending on your needs.

Other important components of a good parking lot include; the availability of spots for the handicapped, special slots for persons with need such as the expectant mothers and an electronic display of open slot in the case of a multi-storey park. Generally, a good design should envisage the comfort of the car owner and ease of parking therefore it should include enough space to allow that.

Good designs come from good designers and you too should look for good firms with credentials. In the event that you carry out a quick research about designs, you may end up disappointed or duped. You should therefore check if the firm has all that is needed to develop a good design. Such qualities include having the right tools, as it is impossible offer quality work without good ones.

Equally important, is checking if the company or individual has the necessary experience and provable expertise. When it comes to verifying credentials, do not fear asking pertinent questions about past jobs that have been handled by the firm. They should also provide you with reliable reviews from former clients.

Other things to look for include proper certifications and accessibility. It is advisable never to hire firms or individuals whom you cannot reach easily. Similarly, check if the firm has the requisite creativity and originality. For example, are they capable of delivering unique designs within certain deadlines? Most importantly, consider their pricing and see if it falls within your budget.

What do you stand to gain from a good design? Well, a lot. First, it will provide a safe place to keep your car(s) and even act as a place for small fitness exercises once built. On the other hand, with good parking garage designs, cities and commercial entities have free traffic flow. This improves convenience and leads to high returns.




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