How Precast Builds: Parking Structures [Baltimore, MD]

Learn about designing durable, sustainable, high-performance parking structures using innovative precast concrete solutions.

Today’s parking structures must be built sustainably, reduce operational and maintenance costs, last longer, and have more stringent aesthetic requirements. In many cases, they must be high performance structures exceeding standard expectations.

This presentation will explain what a high-performance parking structure is, as well as how to design and build them utilizing high performance precast concrete. The latest innovations and design methodologies, including connections, proper detailing and maintenance will be discussed. Aesthetic options and versatility will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Complement Surrounding Architecture: Incorporate design features to add architectural interest to the structure’s facade.

• Meet Program Requirements: Whether an increase to existing parking, an addition to an adjoining structure, or mixed-use commercial building application precast, prestressed concrete delivers functional, durable parking structures to meet specific project needs.

• Construction Speed and Ease: Prefabricated, precast concrete systems are ideal when efficient installation is required, reducing construction impact in urban areas and the community.

• Technical Expertise and Engineering Excellence: The material solution for about 70% of parking structures built in the Mid-Atlantic. Fabricators deliver expert technical design assistance, budget development, schedule planning, and value engineering for successful project outcomes.

Presenter: Dawn Decker, PCI

Certificates will be emailed from Nitterhouse upon completion of this seminar.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Registration is required. Street parking available near the Design Studio.