Sustainability and car parking systems
Environmental protection and economic sustainability are an increasing focus for businesses. The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities has defined clear criteria that qualify economic activity as ecologically sustainable. These criteria are important not only for investors, but also for project developers looking for innovative solutions in the area of real estate development. We at WÖHR Autoparksysteme also want to play our part in this. The incorporation of advanced technologies not only reduces the carbon footprint of a construction project, it also increases the property value. This focus on sustainability and efficiency is reflected in every aspect of our products and is a clear sign of our commitment to a green future.
“In close alignment with the EU taxonomy, we are setting standards for the industry and driving sustainable solutions that offer both environmental and economic benefits.”
Markus Hofheinz, CEO WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH
First car parking system with EPD certificate
Our Parklift 450 is the first parking system with EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification. The certification confirms the high sustainability potential thanks to a long service life and the recyclability of 95 % of the materials. Our Combilifts and Platforms are also in the process of certification. Our commitment to transparency towards our customers remains one of our strategic pillars and we are still the only company worldwide to have completed an EPD published in Environdec.
In addition, numerous projects with WÖHR parking systems have received excellent LEED and BREEAM ratings, highlighting their outstanding environmental performance.
5 Reasons the city of tomorrow needs car parking systems
Space efficiency
WÖHR car parking systems make optimal use of the available space by stacking vehicles vertically. Compared to conventional underground car parks, they significantly reduce the space required. This densification of parking opens up new, intelligent possibilities for re-purposing usable space for housing, green areas or social gathering places, for instance. In densely populated urban areas in particular, this offers significant added value. Green spaces featuring trees and shrubbery are the green lungs of a city, improving air quality, climate and quality of life generally.
Energy efficiency
High-density parking systems start saving right from the construction phase, with much less excavated material produced, fewer building materials used and less energy consumed as a result of fewer earthwork and earthmoving activities. By compacting the parking spaces, less surplus material is produced, which reduces production, energy and transport costs. Multi-storey underground car parks also require additional installations that consume energy during operating hours. Overall, our car parking systems lead to a significant reduction in the CO₂ footprint compared to conventional underground car parks.
Resource savings
The use of WÖHR parking systems significantly reduces material and resource consumption compared to conventional underground car parks. Due to the elimination of additional floors, much less building material is required, such as reinforced concrete, for example, which has a resource-intensive manufacturing process and is difficult to recycle. This helps to reduce the environmental footprint of the construction project and minimises the consumption of limited resources.
Reduction of CO2 emissions
Parking systems save significant emissions compared to conventional underground car parks during the construction phase because they require less excavation and fewer transports to landfill. The reduced material consumption also saves transport-related emissions and emissions from building material production. Once operational, car parking systems significantly reduce the volume of traffic cruising for parking because sufficient parking spaces are available and thus prevent long searches. This makes a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and improving air quality, as shown by a study by the ADAC, which estimates that cruising accounts for 30 to 40 percent of total inner-city traffic (24.03.2022).
New mobility
WÖHR parking systems support the integration of electric vehicle infrastructure by providing charging stations and dedicated parking spaces for electric vehicles, which encourages their use and supports the shift to greener modes of transport. The parking systems play a major role in the expansion of the e-charging infrastructure and offer convenient charging at central locations.
