Can’t Meet Your Parking Count and Need More Parking for your building project? Solving Your Parking Dilemma with the Puzzle Parking Systems
Introduction
The frustration of finding parking in crowded urban areas is a common struggle for many drivers. For Building owners, building more parking can be expensive and valuable land may not be available. If you are a developer or design architect for commercial and residential buildings including Apartment Buildings and need parking innovative solutions that can save on cost and space yet yield the parking spaces that you need, do not hesitate to contact the Automated Parking Company for specification sheets that can help in the design of your cost saving innovative parking design of our puzzle parking systems from 2 levels high to 7 levels high. Double, Triple, Quadruple, 5X, 6X or 7X your parking with our custom puzzle parking systems. Let’s delve into how this innovative cost saving parking system works and the benefits it brings to the table.
Building a concrete parking structure can be very expensive and may not be the best solution in high density urban areas and subterranean digging can be expensive or almost impossible in some areas not to mention dewatering where necessary. According to a University of Florida Study a conventional parking space, JUST ONE SPACE FOR ONE CAR, can cost anywhere from $29,000 dollars to $80,000 depending on the area and the requirements needed to build such a structure like digging deeper or dewatering needs as mentioned before.
When comparing the costs of conventional cement parking garages with innovative semi-automated puzzle parking solutions, several factors come into play. Conventional cement parking garages are typically built using traditional construction methods, involving the use of concrete, steel, and other materials. These garages require a significant amount of space for construction and often entail high labor costs due to the manual labor involved in building them. Additionally, maintenance costs for conventional parking garages can be substantial, including expenses for repairs, cleaning, and regular upkeep to ensure safety and functionality.
On the other hand, innovative automated puzzle parking solutions offer a range of advantages that can lead to cost savings in the long run. These semi-automated systems utilize advanced technology such as robotic platforms, sensors, and computerized controls to efficiently park and retrieve vehicles in a compact space. One of the key benefits of semi-automated puzzle parking systems is their ability to maximize parking capacity in limited areas, making them ideal for urban environments where space is at a premium. This efficient use of space can result in lower land acquisition costs compared to building expansive conventional parking structures, in most cases we can even free valuable land for other uses and still double, triple or even 7X your building’s parking capacity.
The Automated Parking Company Puzzle Parking Saves You Space and Gives You More Parking, Up to 7X More Parking Using Less Land To Build and Costs Less
Moreover, the construction costs of semi-automated puzzle parking systems can be competitive with traditional parking garages, especially when considering the reduced need for extensive excavation and foundation work. Since automated parking systems typically require less space and can be installed in existing structures or compact footprints, they can be a cost-effective solution for developers and property owners looking to optimize parking infrastructure without significant land and construction expenses. Additionally, the maintenance costs of semi-automated parking systems are generally lower than those of conventional garages, as they involve fewer moving parts and rely on automated processes for operation, reducing the need for manual interventions and repairs. We also monitor all puzzle parking systems 24 hours a day with a state of the art monitoring system.
In terms of operational costs, semi-automated puzzle parking solutions can offer significant savings over time. These systems are designed to optimize parking efficiency, reducing the time and fuel consumption associated with circling parking lots in search of available spaces. By streamlining the parking process and minimizing idle time, semi-automated parking systems contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly parking infrastructure. Furthermore, some semi-automated puzzle parking systems offer features such as online booking and payment options, improving user experience and reducing administrative overhead for parking facility management. Easy access Touch Screen Kiosks ensures only the users with authorized access can enter the facility.
Another factor to consider is the long-term value and return on investment (ROI) of semi-automated puzzle parking solutions compared to conventional parking garages. While the upfront costs of implementing automated systems may be higher, the potential for increased revenue from optimized parking operations, enhanced customer satisfaction, and reduced operational expenses can lead to a faster ROI and greater overall profitability. Additionally, automated parking systems can add value to properties by providing a modern and efficient parking solution that appeals to tenants, customers, and visitors.
While conventional cement parking garages have been the norm for many years, innovative automated puzzle parking solutions offer a compelling alternative with numerous cost-saving benefits. From lower construction and maintenance costs to improved operational efficiency and enhanced property value, automated parking systems present a viable option for developers, businesses, and municipalities seeking sustainable and efficient parking solutions in urban areas. By considering the long-term advantages and potential savings associated with automated parking technology, stakeholders can make informed decisions that benefit both their bottom line and the broader community.
What is the Puzzle Parking System?
The Puzzle Parking System is a semi-automated and vertical parking solution that maximizes parking capacity in limited spaces. It consists of a steel structure with multiple levels of parking spaces stacked on top of each other like a puzzle. Cars are parked on pallets that move vertically and horizontally within the structure, allowing for efficient use of space.
Future Proof Your Parking
One of the flexible design aspects of semi-automated parking is the all steel structures can be removed to repurpose your space down the road and future proof your building for future use. For example, if you are installing our fully automated agv system or Tandem Puzzle Parking Systems and are designing three levels of parking and believe there will be less need to park cars in the future, you might adjust the clear heights in your design. So for this particular example, ground floor could be 9ft or 10ft high, level two is 7ft high and level three is 10ft.
Level two will remain as the main parking area long term with the seven foot clear height. Ground and level three can be adapted for additional units or retail as needed.
How does the Puzzle Parking System work?
1. **Arrival**: When a driver arrives to their Puzzle Parking System, they simply click their key FOB from 75’ away and the system will retrieve their designated space to park. Pull in, shut the gate and your vehicle is securely parked
2. **Semi-Automated Parking**: The system takes over, parking your vehicle in the system. No attendant needed
3. **Retrieval**: When the driver is ready to leave, they enter their code into the kiosk or swipe their key FOB on the kiosk at the front of system.
Benefits of the Puzzle Parking System
The Puzzle Parking System offers a wide range of benefits that make it an attractive option for both property developers and drivers alike. Here are some of the key advantages:
– **Space-saving**: The vertical design of the Puzzle Parking System allows for more cars to be parked in a smaller footprint, making it ideal for densely populated urban areas.
– **Time-saving**: With its automated parking process, drivers can save time by avoiding the hassle of searching for a parking spot.
– **Security**: Since the system stores cars in a secure enclosed structure, the risk of theft or vandalism is significantly reduced.
– **Environmentally friendly**: By maximizing parking capacity in a smaller space, the Puzzle Parking System helps reduce overall carbon emissions from vehicles circling in search of parking.
So when we install our puzzle systems in multifamily, a lot of times people ask, am I going to have to wait behind other people to get my car when I come down to the garage? How long is that going to take? So when we install our puzzle systems, they’re in separate modules. And a module is typically anywhere from five cars to thirty cars. And depending on how many spaces you have, there’s usually multiple modules. Here might be 3, 5 ,10 depending on the installation. So that means if we have five modules in a garage, five different people can be parking and retrieving their cars simultaneously.
It’s not all one monolithic system. Pre Covid, the window for people to come out and pick up their cars in the morning was seven to nine in the morning. Post Covid, it’s more like six to ten. And a lot of people are working from home, so it’s even less now. So if you’re coming out, and in the event somebody’s out there every morning the same time as you, we can just work with the property manager. They can move cars around into different systems so people don’t overlap. Real easy to solve.
FAQs
**Q: Is the Puzzle Parking System safe for my car?**
A: Yes, the system is designed with safety features such as sensors to prevent collisions and damage to vehicles.
**Q: Can the Puzzle Parking System accommodate different car sizes?**
A: Yes, the system can be customized to fit a variety of car sizes, from compact cars to SUVs.
**Q: How much does it cost to install a Puzzle Parking System?**
A: The cost of installation depends on factors such as the size of the system and the site’s requirements. It is best to consult with a professional provider for a quote.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Puzzle Parking System is a futuristic solution to the age-old problem of parking shortages in urban areas. By maximizing parking capacity in a small footprint, automating the parking process, and enhancing security measures, this innovative system offers a convenient and efficient parking solution for drivers. If you’re tired of endless circling in search of a parking spot, it’s time to consider the Puzzle Parking System as a game-changer in the world of parking solutions. The costs of conventional cement parking garages versus innovative automated puzzle parking solutions encompass various factors, including construction costs, maintenance expenses, operational efficiency, long-term value, and environmental impacts.
While conventional garages may have lower upfront construction costs, they can incur higher maintenance and operational expenses over time. In contrast, automated parking systems offer potential cost savings through efficient construction methods, streamlined operations, reduced staffing needs, and enhanced property value.
Additionally, automated systems can contribute to sustainability goals by optimizing parking space usage, reducing environmental impacts, and promoting greener urban development. Evaluating these cost considerations comprehensively can help stakeholders make informed decisions and choose parking solutions that align with their financial, operational, and sustainability objectives.
The Automated Parking Company Car Lift Storage Stacker Solutions
The Automated Parking Company offers a variety of car lift storage solutions designed to incorporate the assistance of parking attendants or valet operations utilizing our No Post Clear Span Stacker, Double Stacker, and both our Triple and Quad Stackers. These attended parking lifts can instantly add to or enhance parking capacity and are ideal for use in attended parking facilities. From Quad stackers to No Post solutions, we offer convenient stacked parking options for efficient space utilization and convenient parking.
Our Puzzle Parking System Products
1 High 1 Deep Puzzle Parking System
This puzzle parking solution has a grade level space and one space in the pit. Clear height at grade is typically +/-8’, and the pit depth is 6’-10” to 8’ depending on the size of auto.
This puzzle parking solution offers two levels at grade with a min of 12’ clear to 14.5’ clear depending on the size of vehicles deposited in the system. This puzzle parking solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking system can be designed as a stand-alone structure. Maximize parking space and parking density for your building or new construction.
This puzzle parking design offers two levels at grade with a min of 12’ clear to 14.5’ clear and a 6’-10” to 8’ pit depth depending on the size of vehicles deposited on each level. This puzzle parking solution can be custom designed and built as a tandem configuration.
This puzzle parking system solution offers three levels at grade with a min of 18’ clear to 22’ clear depending on the size of autos deposited in the system. This solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking solution can be designed and built as a stand-alone parking structure.
This puzzle parking system offers three levels at grade with a min of 18’ clear to 22’ clear and a 6’-10” to 8’ pit depth depending on the size of autos deposited in the puzzle system. This puzzle parking solution can be designed and built as a tandem configuration.
This puzzle parking system offers four levels at grade with a min of 24’ clear to 26’ clear depending on the size of autos deposited in the system. This solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking system can be designed as a stand-alone structure.
This puzzle parking solution offers four levels at grade with a min of 24’ clear to 26’ clear and a 6’-10” to 8’ pit depth depending on the size of autos deposited in the puzzle system.
This 5-Level high puzzle parking system offers five levels at grade with a min of 30’ clear to 33’ clear depending on the size of autos deposited in the system. This solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking solution can be designed and built as a stand-alone structure.
This 6-Level High Puzzle Parking System offers six levels at grade with a min of 36’ clear to 39’ clear depending on the size of autos deposited in the system. This solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking solution can be designed as a stand-alone structure.
This puzzle parking solution offers seven levels at grade with a min of 42’ clear to 45’ clear depending on the size of autos deposited in the system. This solution can be designed as a tandem configuration. This puzzle parking solution can be designed as a stand-alone structure.
We value community input and address concerns for harmonious solutions.
Research & Innovation
Continuous research and innovation to improve green parking solutions.
Our Step By Step Process Towards Building Smart Yet Sustainable Parking
At TAPCO, our process ensures seamless delivery of efficient and sustainable parking tech tailored to your evolving project needs.
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Discovery & Consultation:
Understand your needs, site constraints, and objectives.
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Customized Design:
Create a tailored parking solution with eco-friendly integration.
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Project Approval & Collaboration:
Obtain necessary approvals and work closely with your team.
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Manufacturing & Quality Control:
Ensure the highest standards of quality.
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Timely Delivery & Installation:
On-time setup with minimal disruptions.
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Thorough Testing & Commissioning:
Rigorous performance checks and safety adherence.
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Training & Support:
Comprehensive staff training and ongoing maintenance services.
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Environmental Responsibility:
Implement eco-friendly practices and sustainability monitoring.
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Client Satisfaction:
Prioritize your project with any number of our solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can TAPCO’s solutions be tailored to our specific needs?
A: Absolutely! At TAPCO, we understand that every project is unique. Our experienced team of designers and engineers will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements, site constraints, and objectives.
Q: How many levels can The Automated Parking Company design for the Puzzle parking system?
A: The Automated Parking Company has the capability to design systems with 2 to 7 levels, accommodating a varying number of parking spaces. Moreover, if your project calls for additional space optimization, we can even incorporate one or two subterranean levels, effectively increasing the total parking capacity.
Q: Are TAPCO’s parking systems safe and reliable?
A: Yes, safety is our top priority at TAPCO. We adhere to stringent industry safety standards and conduct rigorous testing and quality control measures at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Our car parking solutions are designed and built to ensure the safety of users, vehicles, and your property. We use high-quality materials and employ advanced technology to ensure the reliability and durability of our parking systems.
Improving Parking Convenience with Parking Stackers
When it comes to parking solutions, attended-oriented systems offer a blend of efficiency and convenience that cater to the needs and challenges of urban areas, particularly high-demand areas.
These multi-level car stacker solutions are a game-changer when it comes to parking, allowing the creation of multiple parking spaces within a single area.
TAPCO introduces a wide array of innovative attended-oriented parking systems designed to optimize space utilization as well as offer user-friendly parking practices.
These systems are intended to provide a seamless parking experience and enable attendants to efficiently manage parking procedures while ensuring the convenience and safety of the users. Here are the key benefits of using attended-oriented parking systems.
Optimal Space Utilisation
Our attended-oriented parking systems incorporate car lift storage systems make optimal use of the available space. Vertical stacking of vehicles with the vertical storage lift enables the system to increase the parking capacity within a limited area, hence coping with the increasing parking demands.
Organised vertical stacking
The attended-oriented parking allows vertical stacking of vehicles to utilize a vertical space effectively. This approach reduces the area required for parking, thereby contributing to a more organized and aesthetically pleasant-looking parking facility.
Convenience
The attended-oriented parking system offers ease of use for the attendant as well as the user. While the attendant can successfully navigate the car stacker lift and swiftly move vehicles into a nesting position with minimal effort, users need little to no guidance to park their vehicles safely.
Enhanced Security
Our attended-oriented car stacking system comes with advanced features to ensure the safety of parked vehicles. While users have peace of mind, property managers can also be content with the knowledge that the facility is secure.
Versatile stacked car parking
We offer a variety of car stacker lift solutions. From four post car storage lifts to no post solutions, our systems can be implemented indoors as well as outdoors and can be adapted for various project requirements or property layouts. TAPCO’s attended-oriented parking systems can be used in various environments, from commercial establishments to residential complexes.
Revolutionary Parking Solutions with Automated Lift Parking System
As the urban landscape continues to grow, the demand for efficient car parking solutions has become increasingly important. TAPCO introduces revolutionary semi-automated smart parking systems that are designed to optimise space utilization and streamline parking procedures for multi-family residential complexes and commercial facilities. Compared to the conventional car lift system, our multi level car parks are designed to redefine convenience and efficiency.
Here are some of the key features of our semi-automated car parking systems
Space Optimization
Optimal space utilization is a key focus of our multi-level car storing solutions. Our stack parking systems are designed to accommodate multiple levels, providing an impressive number of parking spaces within a compact footprint. We can design and integrate two to seven parking levels in a single structure and customize varying lengths, widths, and heights.
Seamless Automation
Our smart parking system incorporates advanced automation to simplify the parking process. Drivers can effortlessly park their vehicles with minimum guidance, thereby providing efficient utilization of time.
EV Capability
Given the increasing trend of electric vehicles, our parking solutions are also designed to embrace the future of mobility and Electric Vehicles. To cater to the ever-evolving automotive landscape, we also feature charging facilities for electric cars. We are the only vendor offering 7000# rated systems.
Convenience
We understand that parking can be a source of frustration for people, particularly when you cannot find a spot and have to drive around looking for space. Such layouts can be problematic for larger properties. However, with our Puzzle Parking system, this problem can be easily resolved, offering convenience to individuals and saving valuable time when parking or capturing your auto.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a fully automated and semi-automated smart parking system?
A: Semi-automated Puzzle solutions and fully automated AGV parking systems are considered automated parking and compress footprints giving you back valuable square footage.
In a semi-automated parking system, drivers can park and/or retrieve their own auto, so this system rids you of any demand for parking attendants therefore lowering your OpEx. Once the users vehicle is stowed within the system, the semi-automated Puzzle system can move the car up and down or left to right to find its nesting space.
On the other hand, in a fully-automated parking system, the driver pulls into a loading bay where they remove themselves and leave their auto, the system will then maneuver the auto and autonomously stow the users auto within the parking vault.
Q: What is the difference between mechanical lift systems and semi-automated Puzzle Parking systems?
A: In a mechanical stacker system, individuals must operate for it to move, or you must incorporate attendants to manage the parking and retrieval process.. The mechanical stacker parking system is usually a Double, Triple, or Quad Stacker that can raise the vehicle directly up on the platform so that more than one vehicle can be parked in a vertical stack. We strongly encourage trained personnel to operate these systems due to the manual processes of storing or retrieving autos in a vertical arrangement.
On the other hand, in a semi-automated system, there is no demand nor need for attendants or personnel to retrieve autos. Once the driver has parked their vehicle within the system, the semi-automated Puzzle system can intelligently move the car up and down or left to right.
Q: Which properties are semi-automated parking systems suitable for?
A: Our semi-automated parking systems are mostly suitable and used for commercial office and multi-family residential complexes.
Q: Can electric cars be charged in semi-automated parking systems?
A: Absolutely, our semi-automated smart parking systems are EV capable and feature charging facilities for electric vehicles. We offer Level II smart charging capabilities that allow you to bill the user pro-rata and also reduce the number of electrical meters therefore reducing your overall build costs when compared to competitive vendors.
Q: What are the maintenance requirements of semi-automated parking systems?
A: Maintenance and upkeep of the parking systems by The Automated Parking Company are easy as they are designed for minimal maintenance and durability. However, please note that regular checks and maintenance schedules help ensure optimal performance.
