The Leader in Automated
Parking Garage Technology
AUTOParkit, developed by Dasher Lawless Automation, is a fully automated robotic parking system that doubles parking capacity in the same footprint — reducing CO₂ emissions by 83%, cutting operating costs 40%, and earning up to 17 LEED points.
AUTOParkit –
THE ANSWER TO URBAN PARKING ISSUES
Local governments are no longer interested in concrete parking aesthetics as “Parking Podiums” — multi-floor parking garages have directly contributed to the“uglification” of downtown landscapes across the country.
The high cost of land in urban areas combined with parking requirements has led developers to look for higher density parking solutions. Current solution of allocating above and below ground floors for parking or the connected “fanny pack”style parking garages are expensive propositions. Utilizing high-cost square footage for parking is a loser for developers and the community alike.
Not only are parking garages unattractive, but they also contribute to urban environmental issues on several levels. The most obvious is exhaust emissions. While parkers are driving around and around looking for a spot, their vehicle is spewing exhaust gasses into the environment. At the same time, the garage is also wasting energy running lights, exhaust fans, elevators, and more!
40 Percent Less
in Operating Costs
- No Ventilation Required
- Eliminates Elevators
- Requires No Interior Lighting
- No Personnel to Operate
- Almost Half the Footprint
Environmentally
Friendly
- No Exhaust Fans Required
- Recycled Construction Materials
- Half the Square Footage
- 83% Reduction in CO₂ Emissions
- Up To 17 LEED Points
Efficient
and Effective
- Almost Twice the Capacity
- No Driving — Spot Comes to You
- Park in Less Than One Minute
- Retrieve in Under 5 Minutes
- Users are Safe and Secure
AUTOParkit – THE ULTIMATE PARKING STRUCTURE SOLUTION
An AUTOParkit system provides fully automated parking that reduces the required space by up to 50 percent. While greatly reducing the footprint, AUTOParkit also greatly reduces the environmental impact by eliminating the need for a driver to hunt for available space all the while wasting fuel and generating emissions. In addition, AUTOParkit helps to eliminate the need for lighting, exhaust fans, elevators, and more!
Our experience as real estate investors, developers, and as an experienced licensed General Contractor provides a comprehensive understanding of a project’s scope and its subtle demands. The AUTOParkit architectural and design team works side-by-side with customers to create designs that seamlessly integrates our system into your plan above grade, below grade, or in combination. We provide expertise in project master planning, entitlements, building design, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration. We support our clients from concept to grand opening.
ALMOST DOUBLE THE CAPACITY
WITH AUTOParkit
A conventional garage requires a lot of horizontal and vertical space. Ramps, pedestrian walkways, allowance for vehicle turn radius, drive lanes, and the spots themselves must provide enough distance between vehicles for passenger access. Vertically every floor must be the same height to accommodate pedestrians, taller SUVs, and trucks.
By drastically reducing the horizontal and vertical space requirements, AUTOParkit systems provide up to a 50% savings in the required square footage or provide almost twice the parking capacity of a conventional parking garage of the same size.
How AUTOParkit Works
From arrival to retrieval in under five minutes — no ramps, no hunting for spots, no driver required inside the structure.
Drive In, Step Out
Pull into the AUTOParkit load bay — a standard-sized entry point at street or garage level. Confirm your session on the attendant screen, exit the vehicle, and lock up. That’s it. You never drive inside the structure.
Automated Transport
The AUTOParkit system takes over — transporting your vehicle to an available storage position within the structure. No ramps, no drive aisles, no clearance height wasted on pedestrians. The system is monitored 24/7 via SCADA-based controls with 99%+ uptime.
Request & Retrieve
Enter your retrieval code at the kiosk — from your phone, a physical terminal, or a building-integrated app. Your vehicle is automatically returned to the load bay. No searching, no elevator wait, no security concerns.
AUTOParkit vs. Conventional Garage
Side-by-side comparison for a typical 250+ stall urban parking project.
| Feature | AUTOParkit | Conventional Garage |
|---|---|---|
| Required footprint | Up to 50% less | Baseline |
| Parking capacity (same space) | Up to 2× more stalls | Baseline |
| Operating costs | 40% less | Baseline |
| CO₂ emissions | 83% reduction | Baseline |
| LEED points | Up to 17 points | 0–3 points |
| Interior lighting | Not required | Required |
| Exhaust ventilation | Not required | Required |
| Staffing to operate | None — fully automated | Personnel required |
| EV charging coverage | Every storage position | Select spots only |
| Park time | < 1 minute | 4–8 minutes |
| Retrieval time | < 5 minutes | 4–8 minutes |
| System reliability | 99%+ uptime | — |
Performance figures based on comparative analysis of AUTOParkit installations vs. conventional parking structures. View pricing →
AUTOParkit IN ACTION
SAVANNAH, Sherman Oaks, CA
“This allows us to make much better use of land by requiring a much smaller footprint for parking. It’s great for the environment as it reduces the fumes from driving around parking, and it’s very good for public safety.”
— LA City Councilman Paul Krekorian