Parksmart is a rating system for the design, construction and operation of sustainable parking structures. New and existing parking facilities that demonstrate advanced environmental sustainability and efficiency in their design, programming and management can achieve certification.
DESMAN’s accredited Parksmart advisors are trained in the Parksmart Certification Standard and the certification process. Our expert professionals lead building owners and property managers through every step of the application process, ensuring their facilities meet nationally accepted Parksmart benchmarks from Green Business Certification Inc.
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Parksmart Certified Projects
• First new university parking garage to be Parksmart Certified in California
• Second new university garage to be Parksmart Certified in the U.S.
• Solar panels produce more energy than the facility needs to operate
Cal Poly Pomona Parking Structure 2: Pomona, CA - Parksmart Bronze
• Idle-reduction payment system
• Financial incentives for ride-sharing patrons
• Open-air design eliminates the need for mechanical ventilation
Hoy Garage: Ithaca, NY -
Parksmart Pioneer
• First university garage to receive Parksmart certification in the U.S.
• Gateless design reduces the time vehicles idle
• Demand-controlled ventilation in the garage reduces energy consumption
Forest Home Garage: Ithaca, NY -
Parksmart Pioneer
• An arborist oversaw the protection of old-growth trees that bordered the site
• Thirty percent of the building materials came from reused, repurposed or recycled sources
• Five electric vehicle charging stations are on site
• Fifteen spaces are reserved for ride-sharing, low-emitting/fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles
Salem State N. Campus Trans. Center:
Salem, MA - Parksmart Bronze
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Turning Lean Into Green
Other Parksmart measures that can reduce operating costs include:
Expertise that fuels success
DESMAN’s specialists identify viable sustainable options, explain their economic and environmental advantages and determine how to incorporate green design elements into new and existing garages.
Our in-house expertise enables us to provide a full spectrum of sustainable services from concept to completion. We customize our scope of work to fit project needs and offer cost-saving efficiencies that aren’t possible when working with multiple consultants.
From implementing sustainable strategies and optimizing performance to reducing energy usage and increasing sustainable operations, DESMAN is dedicated to innovative development. We have the specialized expertise to integrate smart parking technologies and designs that make going green a priority.
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Jessica Kuist
7900 E. Union Ave.
Suite 925
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 740-1700
jkuist@desman.com
Bob Weissenborn
3 W. 35th St.
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 686-5360
rweissenborn@desman.com