How to Design a Better Parking Lot
Parking lots are not generally known as the most orderly environment in modern society. A poorly designed parking lot could easily be compared to the bumper cars at the county fair. But a well-designed, well-maintained parking lot helps people get in efficiently, find their way to a stall, walk safely to the door, and get… Read More »
Tags: ADA, Parking Lot Design, Parking Lots, Pavement Maintenance, Pedestrians, Safety, Snow Removal
Five Keys to Good Site Design
By Craig Schuh, PE Site design applies to a variety of projects. Typical projects include parking lots and various amenities at industrial sites, commercial buildings, or even recreational sites. Each project is unique and requires unique design solutions. The following are the five keys to strong site design. 1. Always Keep Your Client in Mind… Read More »
Tags: Aesthetics, Commercial Buildings, Communication, Constructible, Coordination, Design Engineers, Industrial Buildings, Parking Lots, Regulatory Agencies, Site Design, Site Location, Site Needs
Providing Perspective: What is Geospatial?
By Jason Krueger, CP, GISP Geospatial: The word evokes images of space and science and high technology. While there is a link, geospatial is really just any data that is related to or correlated with a geographic location. Today’s geospatial technology measures down to sub-centimeter accuracy using precision laser instruments. With the advent of photography in… Read More »
