Project Title and Description
Subterranean Parking Garage
Drexel University is currently experiencing a shortage in parking spaces around campus for students, faculty and residents. In addition, Drexel University’s commitment to expansion in its Campus Master Plan will attract more public with continued limited parking. As a result, additional parking facilities will be required to meet the rising demand. The proposed project incorporates the investigation and design of a subterranean parking facility located on the Drexel campus. Conducting site investigations and traffic logistics, the group will make recommendations for the ideal location for the project. The main design criteria for this project will be to create a public green space with a park like aspect (i.e., green roof) at the site while providing sufficient community parking below grade. The project will require analyzing the existing site conditions, geotechnical foundations, retaining structures, load bearing systems, MEP systems, traffic patterns, landscaping and sustainability. In essence, the project involves two major components: designing a subterranean parking facility while maintaining a garden surface above for public use.
Faculty Advisor
Robert H. Swan, Jr.
Please contact the faculty advisor at rhs53@drexel.edu.
Team Make-up by Discipline
Minimum three-member team, preferably a four-member team made up of CIVE-Geotechnical, CIVE or AE-Structures. Not approved for Environmental Engineering students.