Ventilation control systems: Enhancing the energy efficiency and profitability of your garage

Want to learn how the installation of ventilation control systems can enhance the efficiency and profitability of your garage? We’ve got the inside scoop on the role these systems play in maximizing a parking facility’s operational efficiencies—which is better for your bottom line, your customers and the environment.

Join a webinar on improving parking structure performance with Parksmart

Want to learn how garages at universities, airports and commercial buildings have increased efficiency and profitability while driving sustainability and customer satisfaction?

Hear real-world applications from experts and take part in a live Q&A during the one-hour webinar "Improving parking structure performance with Parksmart."

Sustainable parking structures join the built community

This article was originally published in June 2018 as "Certifiably Parked: Sustainable Parking Structures Join the Built Community," by Jeff Gavin, for Electrical Contractor. Read the full article.

Attend Parksmart Advisor training in August

Attend the August Parksmart Advisor training session, offered by the International Parking Institute (IPI) in partnership with GBCI this August 7, 8, 14 and 16 from 1–2:30 p.m. EST. Space is limited, so register now.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - Hibiscus

Hibiscus Parking Garage, built in 1999, is the second of three parking garages in the core of the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) campus. It is flanked by Palm Garage to the west and Cypress Garage to the east. The parking campus includes numerous sustainability features, including electric vehicle charging and tire inflation stations, an electric utility vehicle fleet and a free shuttle to downtown destinations.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - Palm Garage

Palm Parking Garage, built in 1986, was the first of three parking garages constructed in the core of the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) campus. The facility contains many sustainability features, including accommodations for electric vehicle charging and tire inflation, an electric utility vehicle fleet and a free shuttle to downtown destinations.

Parksmart projects celebrated at the 2018 IPI Conference and Expo

At the 2018 IPI Conference and Expo, where more than 3,500 parking professionals from 30 countries gather to discuss industry trends and challenges, GBCI recognized eight parking structures for achieving Parksmart certification.

Obilićev Venac

“Public Utility “Parking servis,” Belgrade, always strived to bring international innovative practices to the local level. After pioneering the first high-performing green garage, the objective will be to continue to build energy efficient parking lots with and aim of reducing on street parking and preserving the environment." — Andrija Cupkovic, General Manager PU “’ Parking servis”’

“It is truly an honor to be first in Europe to be awarded Parkmart certification” – Biljana Vlajić, developed and construction director in PU “Parking servis”

Impark adopts new symbol of access for its parking garages

“Activism” and “social innovation” may not be the first words that spring to mind when parking is mentioned, but for USGBC member Impark and Canadian nonprofit The Forward Movement, parking facilities have become an essential platform for a larger dialogue about accessibility and inclusivity.

Join Parksmart at the 2018 IPI Conference and Expo in Orlando

There is plenty of excitement about the 2018 IPI Conference and Expo where over 3,500 parking professionals from 30 or more countries across the globe will learn from one another and leave inspired to continue to transform the current state of the parking industry.

Running June 3 to 6 in Orlando, Florida, the conference will offer educational opportunities, parking-specific technologies and innovations, Parksmart recognition and opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers in the industry.