A textbook on design economics for students of architecture, building and quantity surveying, it examines the links between design and the costs of building as
Both an introduction to economic principles as they relate to building design and a practical guide to putting these principles to effective use. It brings toge
The drive towards environmentally friendly buildings and infrastructure has led to a growing interest in providing design solutions underpinned by the core prin
We no longer build buildings like we used to nor do we pay for them in the same way. Buildings today are no longer only shelter but are also life support system
Details the procedure by which architects can make informed decisions on the economic feasibility and performance of any building project, and calculate the eco