Automatic multi-storey car parks provide lower building cost per parking slot than conventional car parks as they require less building volume and less ground area. However, the disadvantage is the cost of the mechanical equipment within the building that is needed to transport cars to the parking spaces. Other costs are usually lower too, for example there is no need for an energy intensive ventilating system, since cars are not driven inside and human cashiers or security personnel may not be needed. 04 more images after the break...
