Design efficiency Flashcards
What does design economics mean
The balancing of design decisions against their economic impact (economic can mean cost, social, environmental impact etc)
What is shell and core
It is the structure and external envelope of a building.
Only basic services are provided
What is Cat A
A basic fit out that includes basic services (HVAC, Lighting etc), as well as internal finishes like ceiling, RAF, carpet, paint
Whats is Cat A +
Called ‘Plug & Play’, it is a generic space that although might have some meeting rooms, furniture and the like, it is not to the same standard as Cat-B
What is Cat B
This is a fully furnished space with bespoke finishes, furniture, joinery, and internal partitions
Who defines Cat-A and B
The British Council for Offices (BCO) Fit-Out Guide
What is wall to floor ratio, and what is an efficient range
(External wall area)/(GIA)
In office 0.5-0.4 is good. <0.4 is very good
What is net to gross, and what is an efficient range
ratio of overall to usable space.
0.7-0.8 is good for a typical office floor
