Parking as Part of Sustainable Building: 2Amsterdam x ParkBee

Parking as part of sustainable building: 2Amsterdam x ParkBee

We're excited to celebrate another record-breaking year with 2Amsterdam, one of the most recognisable landmarks in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Together, we're transforming urban parking to deliver smarter, more sustainable experiences that align with modern building standards and city-wide mobility goals.

From landmark to innovation hub

Originally built as twin office towers in 1992, 2Amsterdam has undergone a remarkable transformation into a state-of-the-art complex housing office and hotel spaces. The building's evolution reflects broader trends in urban real estate—moving from single-purpose corporate spaces to dynamic, mixed-use environments that serve diverse user groups.

Achieving BREEAM-NL Excellent sustainability standards, 2Amsterdam stands as a beacon of modern urban development. This certification recognizes comprehensive sustainability performance across energy, water, materials, waste, ecology, and management practices. It's not just about environmental credentials—it's about creating buildings that function better for occupants and contribute positively to urban ecosystems.

We're proud to support this vision with our innovative parking solution, ensuring that every aspect of the building—including parking—meets the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.

Seamless integration for smart parking

Through this collaboration, ParkBee's technology has been seamlessly integrated into 2Amsterdam's underground parking facilities, delivering benefits across multiple dimensions:

Seamless digital access provides stress-free parking experiences. Gone are the barriers, tickets, and manual processes. Our camera-enabled system recognizes vehicles automatically, enabling drive-in and drive-out access without interruption. For daily users, this means no more fumbling for access cards. For visitors, it means straightforward app-based reservations with guaranteed availability.

Optimised space usage reduces congestion and unnecessary driving. By providing real-time availability information and pre-booking capabilities, we eliminate the circulation problem—drivers endlessly searching for spots in crowded garages. This optimization not only improves user experience but also reduces emissions from idling vehicles and contributes to better air quality in underground facilities.

Sustainable solutions align with Amsterdam's urban mobility goals. The parking facilities provide easy access to public transport connections, supporting multimodal journeys where people can park once and reach their final destinations via metro, tram, or bike. This integration is essential to Amsterdam's vision of reducing car dependency while maintaining accessibility.

Serving diverse user groups

From supporting tenants and hotel guests to large corporations seeking tailored parking solutions, this collaboration showcases the future of parking: more connected, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Tenants benefit from dedicated access and predictable parking experiences as part of their workspace amenities. Hotel guests appreciate the convenience of guaranteed parking upon arrival, particularly valuable in Amsterdam's busy Zuidas district. Corporate clients can manage employee parking, visitor access, and client reservations through a single integrated platform.

The flexibility to serve these different groups from a shared parking infrastructure demonstrates the efficiency gains possible with smart parking management. Rather than dedicating fixed spaces to specific purposes—often leaving areas underutilized—dynamic management ensures every space works harder throughout the day and week.

Making better use of space

At its core, this partnership is about making better use of space. Urban land is precious, and parking represents a significant portion of built environments. By maximizing the utility of existing parking infrastructure, we reduce pressure to build additional facilities, freeing up land and resources for other urban priorities.

The 2Amsterdam partnership exemplifies how intelligent parking solutions contribute to broader sustainability goals. It's not just about moving cars—it's about supporting efficient urban function, enabling sustainable mobility choices, and ensuring buildings perform optimally across all systems, including parking.

Looking ahead

What iconic building should we partner with next? As we continue driving innovation and transforming parking into a more sustainable solution for connected cities, we're always seeking opportunities to work with forward-thinking property owners and developers.

The success at 2Amsterdam demonstrates that parking can be a value driver rather than just a necessary amenity. When integrated thoughtfully with building management systems, sustainability goals, and user needs, parking becomes part of the solution to urban challenges rather than part of the problem.

Stay tuned—there's so much more to come as we expand our network of sustainable parking partnerships across Europe's most innovative buildings.