Arch 542 Building Economics

Focuses on the economic and life cycle context of building design and management decisions. Topics include project life cycle, decision milestones, value analysis of design and project proforma, discounted cash flow and equivalency calculation methods, and conceptual estimating techniques for building projects. Strategic leveraging of project value is emphasized, and sustainability objectives are examined.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Arch 442 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Arch 440 or Arch 540.