Engineering Smart Infrastructure For In-Building Logistics: Innovative Approaches To Safe Delivery In Dense Urbanization Conditions

This article presents a theoretical and analytical overview of the prospects for implementing a vertical-horizontal logistics architecture for automated parcel delivery within buildings in high-density urban environments. The study is conducted within a multidisciplinary framework that integrates principles of systems engineering, architectural adaptation, digital logistics, and urban planning. Special attention is given to the comparative analysis of three architectural models of vertical delivery in terms of their compatibility with existing building stock, energy efficiency, level of digital integration, and implementation costs. The research theoretically reconstructs and substantiates a combined model of logistics infrastructure that includes an entry node, a vertical transport shaft, and distributed floor-level storage lockers. This model is compared to the engineering solution developed by Skyscraper Parcels, which is considered an applied projection of the theoretical concept. A structural and functional analysis of system components is conducted, along with an assessment of operational efficiency based on key metrics such as delivery time, failure resistance, parcel loss rate, and user satisfaction. The study finds that integrating logistics infrastructure into building architecture contributes to reduced operational risks, enhanced delivery security, and improved scalability of the system. At the same time, it emphasizes the need for regulatory standardization, architectural adaptability, and the development of universal IoT platforms to enable broader implementation of such systems in urban settings. The findings will be valuable to professionals in smart construction, digital logistics, architectural design, and urban infrastructure management.