Conventional wisdom considers the garage less an extension of the home than an afterthought: four windowless walls to keep cars dry, out of the freezing cold or searing sun, and safe from the ...

Parking garages present an aesthetic challenge to even the most creative design minds. Their vast scale and monotonous appearance are necessitated by function, but result in the difficulty of making ...

Introduction : The parking garage : Design and evolution of a modern urban form -- 1. A time of excitement: a new building form : The horse, the car, and the parking garage ; The car, the city, and ...

American garages have come a long way since the early 20th century, when automobiles first hit the streets. Before cars became transportation for the masses, they were status symbols for the wealthy, ...