
Sam Budhdeo is the visionary developer responsible for the world’s most sustainable residential tower, The Beacon, which is located in Hemel Hempstead, just outside of London. As The Beacon gets ready to launch, we take a closer look at some of the quotes from Mr. Budhdeo's interview to answer a few frequently asked questions about why to choose an APS from Skyline.
What inspired you to build The
Beacon?
"Quite
simply: my children – the strong desire to leave a positive legacy for them and
future generations in term of health, quality of life and financial
opportunity."
How does the Skyline Automated
Parking System support your vision for The Beacon?
“In
so many ways and especially compared to the original conventional car parking
design."
“At
a purely financial level, the increased site density, reduced Community Infrastructure
Levy and reduced excavation costs offer huge savings.”
“In
addition, there are far fewer prerequisites for the building itself. For
instance, no sprinkler system, fresh air ventilation, fire venting or CCTV is
required.”
"These
[building] factors alone totaled nearly £5 million on The Beacon. Plus, the
saving from the reduced operating cost to run and maintain these systems for
the life of the building.
"But
look beyond the financial benefits – what value would you put on your
children’s future health…"
"Then
consider the benefits this system gives the residents…"
"An
underground parking provision combined with the Skyline solution, which
requires over 50% less volume than the alternative, can make a critical
difference in whether or not a development is viable."
What is the single biggest
challenge you have had to overcome?
"Typically,
designers and cost consultants look at simple cost comparisons such as as the cost per parking space
of a conventional parking system compared to an Automated Parking System
(APS). This ignores the bigger picture; consider the holistic cost savings and
the opportunities available if you
use a Skyline APS to increase the site density.”
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