Underground garages are costly and resource-intensive to build—mainly due to their height. In current designs, multiple systems like air ducts, sprinkler pipes, and beams are stacked inefficiently, resulting in garages that are taller than needed. This adds unnecessary construction costs, increases material use, and requires deeper excavation, which is expensive and environmentally harmful.
This invention solves the problem by introducing a smarter way to arrange essential systems like air ducts and sprinkler pipelines. Instead of placing air ducts below other components, the new design moves them above the sprinkler pipes and cable trays. It also eliminates or shortens the secondary beams that usually sit above the air ducts. This clever repositioning frees up vertical space without compromising safety or function.
The key innovation lies in reversing the order of these overhead systems and reshaping beam placement. It’s a simple but effective change that reduces the total garage height by 400mm—shrinking it from 3700mm to just 3300mm.
The benefits are significant:
- Lower construction costs by reducing material and labor needs.
- Less land disruption, since less digging and structural support is required.
- More efficient use of space, benefiting both builders and developers.
- Environmental savings, by cutting down on materials and excavation.
This design is not limited to underground garages—it can also improve efficiency in other underground or even above-ground buildings. Overall, the invention offers a cost-effective, sustainable upgrade to traditional building methods—making better use of space while supporting greener construction practices.
In short: It’s a small design change that delivers big savings and a smarter future for building design.