Kiwi CarPark
The Kiwi CarPark System offers a durable, cost-effective solution for parking structures, featuring prefabricated components that ensure faster construction, reduced maintenance, and enhanced safety through innovative design.
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The Kiwi CarPark
The Kiwi CarPark System is a modern way to build parking structures faster, safer, and with less maintenance. Using galvanized steel columns, beams and precast concrete panels, the components are manufactured off site until they are ready to be assembled.
This method not only saves time and money but also creates a safer and more durable parking structure.
Kiwi Newton
Experience
Kiwi Newton has been a General Contractor since 1994 and has successfully completed over 2.9 million square feet of parking structures, including high-profile projects such as the Markham GO Station and Humber College North Campus.
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Advantages
Our innovative Kiwi CarPark System enhances safety, reduces maintenance by 90%, and is eco-friendly. Prefabrication streamlines schedules, cuts CO2 emissions, and allows for custom designs.
With extensive experience, in-house manufacturing, and extended warranties, Kiwi ensures durable, high-quality, and efficient parking structures.
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A Kiwi CarPark building only requires epoxy topping on the joints between floor slabs, which is roughly 7% of the surface.
This results in 10x LESS maintenance cost over the building’s life. All other structures require topping over the entire area which must be stripped and replaced every 5-6 years costing both time and money.
How it works
The Kiwi CarPark System is a modern way to build parking structures faster, safer, and with less maintenance. Using galvanized steel columns, beams and precast concrete panels, the components are manufactured off site until they are ready to be assembled.
This method not only saves time and money but also creates a safer and more durable parking structure.
The Kiwi Approach;
Design-Build
Kiwi Newton designs, manufactures, and constructs the Kiwi CarPark System, relying on a Design-Build model to seamlessly deliver projects from start to finish.
By controlling the design process, we ensure that cost implications are fully considered before decisions are made. Simple early-stage choices can lead to significant cost savings in parking structure projects, optimizing both budget and performance.
With in-house production facilities for steel fabrication and precast concrete, Kiwi Newton’s vertical integration streamlines the supply chain, enhances project control, and ensures high-quality, timely delivery every time.
Prefabricated
Kiwi Newton manufactures the components of the Kiwi CarPark system in our steel and precast manufacturing facility.
We utilize automation for precision, quality and risk mitigation. When we design, manufacture and build our projects we have the ability to adapt and react to any changes quickly and effectively.
Sustainable Parking Structures
Solar Photovoltaics
“refueling” stations for the future
The number of electric cars on the road is constantly rising. To service the increasing demand, parking structures are becoming mobility hubs & refueling stations.
Electric vehicle charging paired with renewable sources of energy, such as photovoltaic systems, make parking structures an important asset to campuses, hospitals and mobility hubs.
Parking structures are ideal for solar panels due to their unobstructed, flat roof space. The large array can generate more power than the structure needs, allowing excess energy to be sold to the grid or used elsewhere on the property. More than Net-Zero.
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create unique buildings with limitless façade options
The consistency of the inner components of the structure allow for a high degree of customization when it comes to the external design.
A variety of different materials, textures and colours can be applied to the facade of the parking structure to ensure creative freedom and individuality.
Functional facades may also be considered with the integration of solar installations.
The Kiwi CarPark System can work with nearly any type of exterior façade, however it is most cost efective to keep the building in the “Open-Air” building classification.
Open-air structures eliminate the need for fireproofing, large HVAC systems, standpipes, and sprinklers, while allowing drains to connect directly to storm sewers. Elevators are optional, making it a more efficient and cost-effective parking solution.
The system can be modified to be used in underground and enclosed structures when needed.
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Use Cases
Airports require efficient parking solutions to handle large volumes of travelers.
A Kiwi CarPark structure provides secure, covered parking close to terminals, reducing stress for travelers. With clear signage, inventory counters, and convenient access, the system ensures travelers find parking easily, knowing their vehicles are safe from weather and theft during their trip.
Hospitals often face space constraints in urban areas. By consolidating parking into a multi-level structure, hospitals can “buy back” land currently used for surface parking, allowing room for facility expansion.
The Kiwi CarPark system offers centralized parking with pedestrian bridges, providing secure, covered access to medical buildings, enhancing safety and convenience for patients and staff.
Whether serving public or private needs, the Kiwi CarPark system adapts to various municipal and commercial projects.
With options for elevators, bike storage, parking inventory counters, and ground-floor retail spaces, the system is flexible enough to meet the demands of high-traffic urban environments, while offering durability and cost-efficiency.
Campuses can reclaim valuable land by replacing surface parking lots with multi-level structures, freeing up space for new facilities.
Kiwi CarPark structures consolidate parking into one location, making room for growth while maintaining convenient access for students and staff. Examples include successful projects at the University of Windsor and Humber College.
Kiwi CarPark is ideal for auto dealers needing inventory storage or employee parking. With open spans that allow natural light and clear sightlines, dealerships can securely store vehicles while protecting them from weather and vandalism.
The system helps maximize space, increasing inventory turnover by efficiently utilizing property.
Large businesses benefit from structured parking that maximizes land use and provides secure, covered parking for employees.
The Kiwi CarPark system ensures quick construction, scalability, and safety for corporate environments, offering features like access control, electric vehicle charging stations, and flexible design to support growing workforces.
For shopping centers or mixed-use projects, the Kiwi CarPark system integrates seamlessly with commercial spaces.
It offers flexible design options such as ground-floor retail, parking counters, and easy access for both shoppers and residents. This combination maximizes land use while providing convenience and safety.
In urban residential areas, space is at a premium. Kiwi CarPark can offer efficient parking solutions for multi-family housing developments, reducing the need for sprawling surface lots and improving the overall land use.
Covered, secure parking increases property value and offers residents peace of mind.
The Kiwi CarPark system is designed to meet the unique needs of these bustling environments by providing safe, accessible parking that integrates seamlessly with public transportation networks.
With a focus on optimizing space and improving traffic flow, Kiwi CarPark structures help reduce congestion and ensure commuters can easily transition between their vehicles and public transit.
Kiwi Newton can design and build various types of parking structures, including multi-level parking garages, parking decks, parkades, and car parks. Our flexible and scalable solutions cater to diverse project requirements and site conditions.
In most jurisdictions, parking structures are limited to a height of 22 meters by building code regulations. While the Kiwi CarPark system can structurally support greater heights, the code restricts parking structures to 22 meters, measured to the underside of the top slab or roof.
With traditional methods like cast-in-place or precast double-tee, this typically allows for 7-8 levels. However, the Kiwi CarPark system’s efficient floor-to-floor height of 2.8 meters allows for up to 9 levels within the 22-meter limit. We can also sink the ground level slightly to maximize levels if needed.
The Kiwi CarPark System primarily uses a combination of precast concrete and steel. Precast concrete panels are used for floors, walls, and structural elements, while the steel structure consists of cambered steel beams and perimeter steel columns. This combination creates a durable, long-span structure with minimal internal supports, maximizing open space and ease of use.
Yes, the Kiwi CarPark System can be designed to meet seismic and wind requirements for areas prone to earthquakes and hurricanes.
We adapt the structural design to comply with local building codes and ensure the parking structure is engineered to withstand seismic activity.
Our structural layout allows for lateral force-resisting systems such as shear walls, braced frames, and reinforced connections to withstand lateral forces.
One advantage of the Kiwi CarPark system is that our structures are lighter than those built using cast-in-place or precast double-tee methods. Since seismic loads are directly related to a building’s weight, a lighter structure is beneficial in earthquake-prone areas.
The Kiwi CarPark system typically uses precast concrete strip footings that extend below the frost line. Since the structure is lighter than traditional cast-in-place or precast double-tee methods, the foundations can be smaller, reducing overall costs.
Depending on soil conditions, we may occasionally use helical piles. We assess each project individually to determine whether precast or cast-in-place foundations are the most effective option for the site.
Kiwi Newton’s parking structures include several safety features such as:
The Kiwi CarPark System can accommodate a wide range of exterior façade options to match the aesthetic and functional requirements of any project.
Some of the façade options include:
These are just a few examples. The Kiwi CarPark system can accommodate nearly any type of façade, ensuring it blends seamlessly with its surroundings while offering flexibility in design.
By keeping the façade 25% open, the structure qualifies as an open-air design, which can significantly reduce construction costs.
Yes, Kiwi Newton offers customized design solutions to meet specific architectural and functional requirements. We work closely with clients to develop unique facades and layouts that reflect their vision while maintaining the efficiency and durability of the Kiwi CarPark System.
Yes, Kiwi Newton can integrate renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic solar panels into the design of parking structures. These systems can help achieve net-zero energy goals and provide additional functionalities like electric vehicle charging stations.
Yes, a Kiwi CarPark structure can be designed for future expansion, either vertically by adding more levels, or horizontally by lengthening the building or adding new parking bays.
If you plan to add additional levels, it’s important to size the foundations appropriately from the beginning to support future expansions. For horizontal expansions, it’s essential to design the parking layout so that vehicles can easily access new bays. In some cases, we may leave out columns in key areas to prevent the need for removal during future expansions. Proper planning from the outset ensures a smooth expansion process.
Yes, a Kiwi CarPark structure can have a roof. We’ve installed roofs on many of our projects.
In parking structures, “levels” refer to any level where vehicles can park, while a “roof” is a non-parking, protective covering over the top level. You can choose to have an open top level or a roof over the highest parking level.
Typically, the roof is built with open-web steel joists and structural steel decking, offering protection from the weather and reducing the need for snow clearing in winter.
For parking structures without a roof, snow will accumulate on the top level during winter. Other levels may experience minimal snow from wind but usually don’t require clearing.
For the top level, Kiwi provides a snow clearing manual recommending a pickup truck with a rubber-tipped snow blade. We can also design a “snow-drop” area by installing a gate in the façade. The snow plow operator can push snow off the structure through the gate, with a precast concrete wall in place to protect lower levels.
Alternatively, we can designate a reinforced area on the top level where snow can be piled safely.
Parking structures built with the Kiwi CarPark System are designed for long-term durability. The use of hot-dipped galvanized steel and UHPC ensures a lifespan of over 100+ years in suburban environments, with significantly reduced maintenance needs.
The process typically involves:
For more detailed information or specific inquiries, please contact Kiwi Newton directly.
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