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.'
Award winner logo for British Parking Awards