Dahua Technology Delivers Smart Parking Solution for Messequadrant Graz in Austria

A comprehensive smart parking solution from Dahua Technology has been successfully deployed at Messequadrant Graz, a mixed-use development in Austria that combines residential, retail, and office spaces with the nearby Graz Trade Fair (Messe Graz).

The project features a three-level underground parking garage with a total capacity of 1,732 parking spaces. Designed to accommodate both everyday parking demand and high traffic volumes during major exhibitions and events, the facility integrates intelligent parking guidance, video surveillance, and centralized management into one comprehensive system.

Real-Time Parking Detection and Intelligent Guidance

At the core of the solution are 329 Dahua ITC414 cameras, providing real-time monitoring of individual parking spaces. The system detects parking occupancy and communicates availability through red and green LED indicators, allowing drivers to identify vacant spaces quickly and intuitively.

To further improve traffic circulation, 16 dynamic LED displays provide guidance throughout the parking facility, helping drivers navigate between levels and locate available parking spaces more efficiently.

By combining camera-based detection with visual guidance, the system reduces the need for drivers to search manually for vacant spaces, helping improve traffic flow and the overall parking experience, particularly during peak periods.

Centralized Management and Enhanced Security

Beyond parking guidance, the solution provides comprehensive operational visibility for the parking facility.

A unified Dahua management platform enables operators to monitor parking occupancy, review operational statistics, and check equipment status in real time. The decentralized storage architecture also helps avoid single points of failure, supporting reliable system operation.

The integrated video surveillance system provides continuous 24/7 monitoring of vehicles and pedestrians throughout the facility, helping operators enhance security, detect potential incidents, and protect both people and property.

Data protection has also been incorporated into the system design, ensuring that the deployment addresses the requirements of a modern parking environment.

As Paul Morak from SiS Security Gebäudetechnik GmbH explains:

"As operators, we benefit from excellent oversight: we can view occupancy rates and statistics at a glance, maintain continuous monitoring, and quickly detect any issues. This allows us to respond immediately—especially on high-traffic days."

Patrick Znidar from the SiS technical team adds:

"In our day-to-day operations, we can monitor the status of the system at any time, identify malfunctions early, and ensure stable operation."

A Scalable Solution for Future Parking Operations

The Messequadrant Graz project demonstrates how intelligent video technology can support the management of large-scale parking facilities while providing additional value beyond traditional surveillance.

With a modular architecture, the solution can be expanded to incorporate additional parking functions, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), automated barrier control, and digital payment solutions.

This flexibility enables parking operators and property managers to adapt their infrastructure to evolving operational requirements and future digitalization initiatives.

About Dahua Technology

Dahua Technologyis a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider. With more than 23,000 employees all over the world, Dahua solutions, products, and services are applied in 180 countries and regions. Dahua Technology has more than 10 years of research and development on parking solutions. It starts with the Intelligent Traffic Camera-ITC product line, which embedded license plate recognition technology and camera as their parking solution. Nowadays, Dahua provides an end-to-end parking solution including entrance & exit cameras, parking lot detection cameras, parking guidance screens, barrier gates, and parking management software. Committed to technological innovations, Dahua continues to explore enabling a safer society and smarter living.