Green on a grand scale
What began in 2013 with a full-surface photovoltaic system on the roof of the building continued in the 2020 extension: Here, too, appropriate loads were provided to secure the substructure for the installation of further photovoltaic elements. Together with an integrated transformer, the photovoltaic system supplies enough electricity to power the company’s administration and even some of the production facilities on site. As a further addition, around 200 electric vehicle charging points in the car park and four fast chargers in the outdoor area were prepared for wiring should additional demand arise. The third phase of construction will include a separate access road and a separate visitor car park, which will include parking bays for the company’s own daycare centre. The north facade of the new building is designed as a green wall and 380 parking bays will be prepared for wiring to set up electric chargers should future demand arise. As the power supply for the company’s new wind farm will pass underneath the car park, Huber Parking is laying large-scale empty conduits in the ground. To ensure that the imposing car park complex with its ten half-levels does not look like an alien element on the company grounds and in the surrounding woods and meadows, Huber Parking designed all three buildings to blend naturally into the landscape and thus visually integrate into the local context. The perforated sheet facade makes the large buildings appear light in terms of sheer volume, while the open design provides natural ventilation and views in and out of the car park.
"Perforated sheet facades are true all-rounders: The individual cassettes are relatively light and therefore quick to install – a big advantage, especially for projects of this size. They are also weatherproof and durable. Plus: natural ventilation and attractive views in and out are a given."
And inside?
Secure, comfortable, digital.
Entry and exit is via four entry barriers and four digitally controlled exit barriers: all employees are issued with a transponder that allows access and ensures that only authorised users can enter the car park. At closing time, the entrances and exits are automatically closed by an electric roller shutter. A digital parking guidance system directs employees to available parking spaces – both at the entrance of the car park and on each parking level. Fully automatic control of the variable message signs also guides users directly to free spaces – long searches for parking spaces and driving around are a thing of the past. Employees can enter and exit the car park on foot via six spacious tiled and three untiled precast concrete staircases. Six lifts provide fast and barrier-free access to all levels of the car park. These are each designed in different colours – which not only looks good, but also offers the best orientation.
"Due to the sheer size of this car park complex, fire protection plays an important role: all fire alarm systems in the car parks and in all technical and ancillary rooms are linked to the customer's main gate. The emergency exits are also equipped with an escape door monitoring system. If movement is detected there, the signals are automatically reported to the gate, which then visualises the situation. As part of the third phase of construction, a fire department emergency access road will also be created for the entire complex."
Fire protection
Huber Parking Special: Fire protection in Oberkochen.
Dry risers supply wall hydrants on each level of the car park. The main stairwell is fitted with the latest T30 glass fire doors and an aluminium frame construction.
