HOW BUILDING DESIGNS CAN INFLUENCE ITS BUILDING COST?
DESIGN FACTORS Do you know that there are a lot of factors that can influence the building cost? Cost of a building can be influenced by these factors: Figure 1: Factors that can influence the building cost. Based on the chart above, Design team plays an important role to control the cost of a building. Design team can “help” the owner or investor of a building to get the best value of money out of the construction cost. The cost does not have to be cheap but at least economical. Economical building is a building that gives value at the lowest cost but can fulfil the design and function required. 1. Building Plan Shape The plan building shape is important to determine the building cost. Building Shape Pros Cons Circular · Economical · Provides bigger volume with the minimum enclosing wall · The building function is limited. Big Square · Economical