EV charging
Level 2 at 208–240 VAC, SAE J1772 with ISO 15118 capability. The flat-pallet design lets the charger travel with the vehicle to its space.
EV chargingSemi-automated systems
Semi-automated puzzle parking systems
Vehicles move laterally and vertically so every user reaches their own car without an attendant. Two to seven levels, with one or two subterranean levels available, in new construction or retrofit.
2–7Levels
7,000lb rated
~50%Space saving
Who it's for
When every resident needs their own car, on their own schedule.
Stackers are cheaper, but somebody has to move the car on top. Fully automated systems remove the driver entirely, at a higher cost per space. The puzzle configuration sits between them: no attendant, no waiting on a neighbour, and a footprint roughly half that of conventional parking. It is the system most often specified for multifamily and office buildings that cannot meet a parking count on the land available.
How it works
Four movements, and no attendant.
The driver parks at the entry pallet
The vehicle is driven onto a pallet at grade. The driver gets out and leaves. No reversing into a tight bay, no ramp circulation.
The grid opens a path
Pallets on the intermediate level shift sideways into the empty bay, clearing a vertical column between the entry position and the target space.
The pallet travels
The vehicle is raised or lowered through the opened column to its assigned space. On tandem configurations it also moves in depth.
Retrieval reverses the sequence
The resident identifies themselves at the interface and the grid re-opens a path to their pallet. Because every space can be reached independently, nobody has to move somebody else's car.
Specifications
Dimensions, published.
These are the figures an architect needs at schematic design. They are not behind a form.
| Configuration | Minimum clear height | Subterranean option |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 High | 12′ – 14′-6″ | 1–2 levels |
| 3 High | 18′ – 22′ | 1–2 levels |
| 4 High | 24′ – 26′ | 1–2 levels |
| 5 High | 30′ – 33′ | 1–2 levels |
| 6 High | 36′ – 39′ | 1–2 levels |
| 7 High | 42′ – 45′ | 1–2 levels |
| Configuration | Spaces | Footprint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 High, 1 Deep | 5–6 | ≈ 3 conventional stalls |
| 3 High, 1 Deep Tandem | 24 | [CLIENT TO PROVIDE] |
| 7 High Tandem | 42 | 1,080 sq ft |
Vehicle rating: 7,000 lb. Heavier than the industry norm, which matters as EV kerb weights rise — a mid-size electric SUV can exceed the rating of an older system.
[CLIENT TO PROVIDE] — remaining architect data
Three questions architects ask that neither site currently answers: structural loading (point loads and distribution at pallet supports), electrical service requirements by configuration, and ventilation requirements for enclosed installations. These are the gaps most likely to lose a specification to a competitor with better published data.
Options
What can be built into the system.
Battery backup
For sites where a power interruption presents an operational risk.
Battery backupTurntables
Where the approach geometry will not allow a vehicle to enter or leave facing forward.
Custom systems24/7 remote monitoring
Included on every semi-automated installation. We see the error code before the phone rings.
Maintenance & monitoringControls and software
The part that decides whether it still works in year twelve.
The steel is the visible half of a puzzle system. The half that determines uptime is the control panel and the logic inside it — and both are built in-house rather than bought in.
Control panels are fabricated to UL 508A by our sister company, Applied Gray Matter, with SCCR calculations, correct component selection, and NEMA or IP-rated enclosure selection matched to the environment the panel will actually live in. PLC logic and HMI screens are written to a documented control narrative, which means the next engineer to open the cabinet can read what it does.
UL 508A control panels- Power distribution, motor control, safety circuits and communications in one certified assembly
- Short-circuit current rating calculated and documented
- Safety sensing and interlocks designed into the panel, not added afterward
- Factory Acceptance Testing before the system ships
- Site Acceptance Testing, operator training and an as-built set at handover
- Secure remote diagnostics after handover
Planning notes
What to resolve before construction documents.
Structure and geometry
- Clear height must be confirmed against the configuration table above, measured to the underside of any obstruction — not to the slab
- Pit depth and waterproofing, where a pit is used
- Approach geometry and whether a turntable is required
- Whether tandem depth is available on the site
Approvals and coordination
- Early contact with the local authority having jurisdiction — many AHJs have not reviewed an automated system before
- Electrical service sizing, including EV charging load management
- Scope division between our work and the general contractor's
- Commissioning window in the construction schedule, not the last week
Projects
Puzzle systems we've installed.
Questions
Frequently asked.
12′ to 14′-6″ for 1–2 high; 18′–22′ for 3 high; 24′–26′ for 4 high; 30′–33′ for 5 high; 36′–39′ for 6 high; 42′–45′ for 7 high. Measure to the underside of the lowest obstruction, not to the slab.
6′-10″ to 8′ where a pit is used, depending on vehicle size.
Two to seven, with one or two optional subterranean levels.
7,000 lb.
Yes. Independent access is the defining characteristic of the puzzle configuration, and the reason it needs no attendant.
Yes. Level 2 charging is compatible, and our flat-pallet design lets the charger travel with the vehicle to its space.
Yes. The system is designed for both new construction and retrofit.
Downloads
Take the numbers with you.
Puzzle system spec sheet (PDF)Dimensions, capacities, configurations
No form
CAD and Revit filesFamilies and blocks by configuration
Email only
Architect's specification checklistWhat to resolve at SD and DD
Email only
Spec sheets are deliberately ungated. An architect who cannot reach a pit depth in ten seconds will use a competitor's number instead. The gate goes on the CAD library, where the download itself signals intent.
Get started
Will a puzzle system fit your site?
Send us the parking count and the clear height you have available. An engineer will tell you which configuration fits, or tell you it doesn't.