The project in five facts.
Challenge, approach and results.
In the diploma thesis, I research and analyse the impacts of different types of car parks on the environment and the importance of sustainable construction in urban planning. The author of the diploma thesis reached key findings regarding the environmental impacts of conventional car parks, the advantages of green spaces and especially green car parks. Conventional car parks have negative impacts on the environment.
Solution and Method
In the diploma thesis, I research and analyse the impacts of different types of car parks on the environment and the importance of sustainable construction in urban planning. I focus on the Green Car Park project in Slovenska Bistrica, which incorporates modern rainwater collection technologies and the use of sustainable materials.
Results
The author of the diploma thesis reached key findings regarding the environmental impacts of conventional car parks, the advantages of green spaces and especially green car parks. Conventional car parks have negative impacts on the environment. Asphalt car parks contribute to the heat island effect, impede rainwater drainage and increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Their construction involves non-renewable resources and chemical substances that harm the environment and human health. The design of green car parks reduces the carbon footprint with porous materials that enable water infiltration. These materials, in combination with the use of wastewater collectors and oil traps, represent the best solution for water reuse, which is used for watering plants, contributing to better vegetation planting, which reduces noise, lowers air temperature, purifies the air and helps mitigate flooding.
The green car park in Slovenska Bistrica includes more than 3,600 m² of green areas, more than 7,000 m² of traffic surfaces, collectors for purified rainwater, water reservoirs for firefighting needs and innovative parking systems. The project also includes charging stations for electric vehicles, which encourages the use of more sustainable transport. The landscape design includes the planting of native plants to improve biodiversity and connects the vegetation of the cultural heritage area.
The car park is designed to combine aesthetic and functional aspects. Paths and handling surfaces are made from sustainable materials such as grass grids and concrete slabs, which enable water absorption and reduce heat runoff. The green car park project demonstrates that it is possible to achieve significant environmental and social benefits through innovative solutions, although construction is more expensive and time-consuming.
With this work, I wish to highlight the importance of sustainable urbanisation for the future of their cities and encourage the use of ecological practices in infrastructure construction.
Module, programme and stories.
Your diploma project for a real company.
A diploma thesis at Academia solves a challenge from a company – often the one where you do your 800 hours of placement. Read about the Gradbeništvo module or book a consultation.