Car park design

Author: M Pundsack, C Whapples et al

Date published

8 June 2023

Price
Standard: £89.95
Members: £57.95
Students: £44.95
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Car park design

Guidance

Author

M Pundsack, C Whapples et al

Date published

8 June 2023

Author

M Pundsack, C Whapples et al

Price

Standard: £89.95
Members: £57.95
Students: £44.95

Award‑winning, fully updated guidance on the design, construction, maintenance and future use of car parks, reflecting modern vehicles, safety expectations and sustainability priorities.

Car parks are long‑life structures operating under conditions that have changed significantly in recent decades. Vehicle sizes and weights have increased, electric and hybrid vehicles bring new fire and loading considerations, and expectations around inclusivity, safety and sustainability are higher than ever. 

Car Park Design replaces more than 45 years of legacy guidance with a completely revised and modern approach. It addresses contemporary challenges head‑on, offering clear, practical advice on layouts, structural design, fire considerations, durability and futureproofing. 

Designed for those procuring, designing and managing car parks, the guidance supports proportionate, robust decisions that reflect how car parks are actually used today — and how they are likely to be used in the future. 


Car Park design won the 'Special Jury Award' at the British Parking Awards 2023 as 'an exceptional entry that particularly impressed the jury, which is a panel of experts drawn from across the parking, automotive, transport and related sectors.'
 

Key features:

  • Fully revised guidance reflecting modern vehicle sizes, weights and behaviour 

  • Updated parking bay sizes, geometry and imposed load recommendations 

  • Coverage of electric and hybrid vehicles, including fire considerations 

  • Strong emphasis on inclusive design, safety and user experience 

  • Guidance on futureproofing, adaptability and asset management 

  • New chapters on construction quality control, suicide prevention and robotic car parks 

Who this book is for: 

  • Structural engineers designing new or refurbished car parks 

  • Engineers assessing or upgrading existing car park structures 

  • Clients, architects and project managers procuring car park schemes 

  • Engineers working with MMC, transport infrastructure or urban design 

  • Those responsible for long‑term maintenance and asset management 

What you will learn: 

  • How changing vehicle dimensions and weights affect structural design 

  • How to size and lay out parking bays for modern user needs 

  • How to address fire, durability and containment risks in car parks 

  • How inclusive design principles apply to car park layouts 

  • How to futureproof car parks for changing technology and use 

  • How to manage quality, safety and performance throughout the asset lifecycle 

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